What’s this about private parties and the six people at dinner?

the new Dpcm signed overnight by Prime Minister Conte does not foresee any restrictions on parties at home, but limits itself to recommending a maximum limit of six people for dinners between non-partners. After the accusations of wanting to present a liberticidal measure, Even entrusting the neighbors with the task of reporting on behalf of the state, the government decided to reverse (partially) and resort to a softer formulation.

Private parties and maximum limit of 6 people: what the new Dpcm says

The text of the Dpcm says:

“In any case, activities that take place in dance halls and discos and similar venues, outdoors or indoors, are still suspended. Parties in closed places and outdoors are prohibited. The festivities resulting from civil or religious ceremonies The maximum participation of 30 people is allowed, complying with the protocols and guidelines in force. With regard to private homes, it is strongly recommended, as well as avoiding receiving non-cohabiting people of more than six “.

How are the things going? Basically the Dpcm of October 13, 2020 expressly prohibits the organization of parties in places open to the public, while civil or religious ceremonies are allowed, such as weddings and masses with a maximum limit of 30 people. Regarding private parties, the formula used is that of “Strong recommendation”. Therefore, it is not a prohibition court.

In summary:

• Parties are prohibited in places open to the public.
• Masses, weddings and civil ceremonies are allowed with a maximum of 30 people.
• Citizens are advised not to organize parties in their own home and in any case not to host more than 6 people.

Here is the text of the Dpcm October 13, 2020

Masks even at home if there are people who do not live together

The text of the new Dpcm also “strongly recommended” the use “of respiratory protection devices even within private homes in the presence of people who do not live together.”

Private parties at home: how the “strong recommendation” formula was born

The controversy over private parties was born on Sunday night after the statements of the Minister of Health Roberto Speranza to “Che tempo che fa”. “I have proposed that everyone parties, that in this it can be avoided ”the words of the minister, who later added.

“When there is a rule, it must be respected and the Italians have shown that they do not need carabiniere or police to control them personally. But it is clear that we will increase the controls, there will be reports. I also trust my parents a lot and when a formal prompt is given, I am sure most people will follow.“. the possibility of the police entering the houses to check if there are too many. “

Yesterday the rumor had also spread of possible controls by the police in private homes to check if the assembly prohibitions were respected. However, the controversy (inevitable?) And the charges of unconstitutionality of such a rule convinced the prime minister to turn around.

Today “Repubblica” writes:

“For the rest, the private and public parties and receptions are paralyzed. For the former, however, after evaluating the ban, as requested by Health Minister Roberto Speranza, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte considered a more appropriate ‘strong recommendation’. don’t organize them. There is concern about what happens in homes, after all, given that almost 80% of outbreaks develop in the family environment. Also for this reason, in addition to the measure on parties, it is suggested that they no longer participate in gatherings in the house of 6 people, in any case with a mask, unless they live together. The Regions have expressed doubts about this indication ”.

What changes for parties at home and dinners between non-partners

However, a recommendation is still a recommendation, as Vitalba Azzollini also points out on Twitter:

Therefore, there is no ban to invite more than 6 people to your house. Everything is under the responsibility of the individual.

The new Dpcm has been signed with Covid rules