Legislative violence - Wikipedia
Legislative violence broadly refers to any violent clashes between members of a legislature, often physically, inside the legislature and triggered by divisive issues and tight votes. Such clashes have occurred in many countries, and notable incidents still happen.
The World's Biggest Political Brawls - YouTube
Feb 10, 2017 · The World's Biggest Political Brawls. The U.S. Senate is no longer the setting for fisticuffs and fracases that it once was—but in many countries, politics can still get physical. Photo: Getty...
Fight breaks out in Italian Parliament after lawmaker makes move …
Jun 13, 2024 · A fight in the Italian Parliament over the far-right government 's plans to grant regions more autonomy has triggered an uproar, with some comparing the punch-up to the days of fascism.
Fistfight erupts in Italian Parliament as tensions rise over …
Jun 13, 2024 · ROME (AP) — Tensions in Italy’s lower house erupted into a fistfight, sending an opposition lawmaker to hospital, over a controversial government proposal that opponents say will further impoverish the poor south.
Georgian politician punches opponent in face in brawl over …
Apr 15, 2024 · CNN — Georgian lawmakers came to blows in parliament on Monday as ruling party legislators looked set to advance a controversial bill on “foreign agents” that has been criticized by Western...
Fistfight breaks out between Turkish MPs in parliament
Aug 17, 2024 · Punches were thrown on the floor of the Turkish parliament as dozens of politicians became involved in a fistfight. An opposition MP's labelling of the government as "terrorists" prompted the ...
Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows in bitter dispute over parliament …
May 17, 2024 · By Reuters. Lawmakers in Taiwan shoved, tackled and hit each other in parliament on Friday in a bitter dispute about reforms to the chamber, just days before President-elect Lai Ching-te takes...
Lawmakers in Turkey draw blood in brawl during debate on jailed ...
Aug 16, 2024 · ISTANBUL (AP) — A brawl broke out among Turkish lawmakers Friday during a heated debate over an opposition delegate currently jailed on what are widely considered to be politically motivated charges.
Jordanian lawmakers trade punches in Parliament amid heated ... - CNN
Dec 29, 2021 · The fight broke out between conservative lawmakers Hassan Riati and Shadi Udwan after insults were exchanged and blasphemous remarks were made, according a source who saw events unfold...
Politician slaps a woman MP in Senegal parliament, sparking brawl
Dec 1, 2022 · A violent brawl broke out in Senegal’s parliament after a male opposition legislator slapped a female colleague in the face, television footage showed, amid growing acrimony between ruling...