Recently, the Higher Council of the Judiciary (CSM) has taken a clear position in favor of the independence of magistrates. In response to the attacks suffered by the judges of the Bologna court, who referred a government decree on safe countries to the European Court of Justice, the first commission of the CSM approved a draft resolution to protect the prestige of the judicial function.
The commission’s decision was influenced by harsh criticism from high-ranking institutional officials. These statements, according to CSM members, did not focus on the merits of the legal issues addressed in the Bologna order, but questioned the impartiality of the judging body without providing concrete evidence. The proposed document was approved by an overwhelming vote: five votes in favour from the members of the judiciary and the lay councillor Michele Papa, against only one expressed by the lay councillor Enrico Aimi.
The Commission stressed the importance of upholding the autonomy of judges to ensure a fair and impartial legal system. The proposed resolution will now have to be examined and voted on by the CSM plenum, a step that could take place on Wednesday 20 November.
This episode represents a significant challenge for the Italian judicial system and its reputation at European level. The protection of the independence of magistrates is crucial not only for citizens' trust in institutions, but also for the respect of democratic norms. The debate around this issue is expected to be heated and could have repercussions not only on the specific case of Bologna, but on the entire Italian legal landscape. Maintaining the integrity of the judicial function will be essential to address future challenges and ensure fair and impartial justice for all.
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