Kikilias to meet Justice Min Floridis to discuss tougher penalties for arson

Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias is to meet Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis on Thursday morning. Their meeting will focus on introducing tougher penalties for acts of arson, as well as a faster delivery of justice.

Kikilias to meet Justice Min Floridis to discuss tougher penalties for arson

Kikilias had earlier revealed plans to raise the fines for arsonists, while in an interview on Tuesday he indicated these might be multiplied several times, or even a hundredfold, if necessary.

Additionally, he reported that 117 persons have been arrested for arson (107 due to negligence and 10 intentionally) since the start of 2023.

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