Italy’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a new law to punish individuals found guilty of cyberbullying, The Local reports. Under the proposed law, those who are convicted of cyberbullying or online stalking could face between one to six years in jail. Site moderators would also face a fine if they do not remove the offensive content within 48 hours. The bill will next be sent to the Italian Senate for final approval. "We trust that today's approval will finally lead — after the law's passage to the Senate — to a law against the phenomenon of bullying and cyberbullying," said advocate group Telefono Azzurro President Ernesto Caffo.
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