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An Italian court of has said food theft because of hunger is not . The Supreme Court of Cassation reversed the conviction of a man, Roman Ostriakov, who was given six months in jail for cheese and a sausage worth $4.50. He was also fined $115. His appealed for a in that fine and got the whole quashed. The court said taking the food, "does not constitute a " because he stole a small amount of food out of . It ruled that stealing small amounts of food because of is not a crime.

Many people hope this will highlight the poverty and in Italy. They also believe it may mean hungry people who are arrested for will not be convicted. A criminal said the case, "is a new principle", and it might lead to more, decisions when theft is "linked to poverty situations". The court said: "People should not be punished if, forced by , they steal small of food in order to meet the requirement of feeding ." Italy's La Stampa newspaper said: "In a country, no one should be allowed to die of hunger."

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