Twenty-four hours after Marina Berlusconi's letter, which described the "slander and false accusations" that had "poisoned" her father's life for 30 years, the National Magistrates' Association (ANM) admits that the timing of Berlusconi's case is not appropriate for a civilized country. This was stated, following remarks made yesterday at the union's general meeting, by Cesare Parodi, president of the union of judges and judges, who stated that in the former prime minister's judicial history, "the timing was not right," adding that "any affair that lasts 30 years is something a civilized country should not experience."

As for whether the Forza Italia founder was possibly subjected to judicial persecution, the head of the judiciary union is ready to "condemn him if that had happened," but "I don't know if it happened: justice certainly cannot be exploited for political ends," he added. These words provoked a reaction from Forza Italia.

"It's great progress," says Senator Licia Ronzulli, "to move from calling the unacceptable length of President Berlusconi's trial 'physiological' to considering it 'something a civilized country should not recognize.'"

For the party founded by the Cavaliere, "it's also commendable that the president of the National Magistrates' Association is finally taking an open stand against the exploitation of justice for political ends. It's a shame, however, that he then opposes those legislative measures that would prevent distortions and abuses, such as the separation of careers and the civil liability of magistrates."

Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, however, returns to attack the words used by President Parodi on Saturday, on the sidelines of the assembly that launched the referendum campaign. "The National Association of Magistrates has closed itself off, defending the privilege of being able to do anything," the minister argues, "even the most unjust, without ever having to answer to anyone, without any consequences, in the obstinate defense of the principle that everyone is equal, but some are more equal than others. This, in my humble opinion, is not how democracies grow and strengthen."

The controversy comes on the eve of the week when the Senate is expected to give final approval to the career separation reform. Then the referendum campaign will begin. "It's still an open game," Parodi cuts short. "Minister Nordio has made his choices." Now, "there's no time to talk. It wasn't possible to engage in dialogue, we acknowledge that." For the leader of the judiciary union, whatever the outcome of the referendum, even if the reform is approved, it will still be "important to keep a channel open with politicians."

For her part, Minister of Reforms Elisabetta Casellati maintains that "we must guarantee all citizens a clear, effective, and transparent justice system, independent of media pressure or public opinion. This is the commitment we made to Italians, which we intend to honor to the fullest."

(Unioneonline)

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