Justice, Nordio moves forward on the separation of careers but for the Anm: “It is against the independence of the judiciary”

The clash between the Minister of Justice Nordio and the Association of Magistrates continues

ROME – The clash over the separation of careers between Justice Minister Nordio and the ANM continues. Yesterday the Keeper of the Seals took part in the Association’s congress in Palermo, reiterating the government’s intentions. “We need reforms that encourage the efficiency of justice. Dissent is the salt of democracy and all criticism is welcome unless it misrepresents the facts. I would never, ever dream of thinking of coming into conflict with the judiciary because such given that I have been a magistrate, I hope with dignity and honor, for over 40 years”, explained Nordio.

NORDIO: INDEPENDENCE OF MAGISTRATE DOGMA, NON-NEGOTIABLE PRINCIPLE

And with a ‘shot at the rim and one at the barrel’, the minister then reassured: “We are not in Alice’s Wonderland, it is also right, in a frank way, to say what our programs are” which are ” those defined by the electoral body that has charged us, with a democratic vote, with carrying out justice reforms. The dogma is the independence of both judging and prosecuting magistrates, I have repeated myself on this until I scream: it is a non-negotiable principle.” .

NORDIO: IN CSM THE PREVALENCE TOGATI WILL BE ABSOLUTE, NOT IT’S RAINING

For Nordio “it would be improper if we anticipated projects that are still projects. However, I have already expressed my opinion on this with your president. This question makes me understand that the president’s confidentiality was absolute. He did not warn you and I’ll give you the good news. The prevalence of professional magistrates, in any type of reform of the CSM, will be absolute to ensure as much as possible the independence and autonomy of the judiciary from any interference from political power”.

ANM: SEPARATION OF CAREERS IS AGAINST JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE

“We were really pleased with the presence of Minister Nordio and once again he reassured us of his intention to maintain the autonomy and independence of the judiciary. But he confirmed once again his intention to move forward with the reform on the separation of careers, which once again, we repeat, is incompatible with the maintenance of the autonomy and independence of the judiciary. Therefore we continue to reiterate our opposition to a reform that distorts the constitutional system to the detriment of citizens”. Thus the vice-president of the National Association of Magistrates Alessandra Maddalena comments on Minister Nordio’s speech at the congress.
“The minister – adds Maddalena – reminded us of the Bordeaux Declaration to tell us that Europe also wants the separation of careers. Allow me to say that I read that declaration in the exact opposite sense, indeed, he also read us passages of the declaration and in my opinion from there we draw confirmation of the need for the uniqueness of careers, so that independence and autonomy of the judiciary, prosecuting and judging”.