The International Vegan Rights Alliance is fighting against a proposed Italian law that could see parents imprisoned for up to four years for feeding their children a vegan diet . The International Vegan Rights Alliance (IVRA) said the plan by politician Elvira Savino amounted to an attack on human rights. The legislation , which is being promoted by the politician Francesca Savino , has been criticised as “ discriminatory ” . Ms Savino claims that the diet could cause health problems and malnutrition . Although Ms Savino ’s focus is upon veganism and sustainability , the wording of her proposed law could also cover other diets . Four rival dietary bills are currently being proposed , some of which call for greater provision of vegan and vegetarian food .
The International Vegan Rights Alliance is fighting against a proposed Italian law that could see parents imprisoned for up to four years for feeding their children a vegan diet . The legislation , which is being promoted by the politician Francesca Savino , has been criticised as “ discriminatory ” . Ms Savino claims that the diet could cause health problems and malnutrition . Although Ms Savino ’s focus is upon veganism and sustainability , the wording of her proposed law could also cover other diets . Four rival dietary bills are currently being proposed , some of which call for greater provision of vegan and vegetarian food .