Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio asserts that the government's proposed judicial reform, set for a March referendum, does not undermine judicial independence, despite opposition concerns. He warns that a 'No' vote could allow an extreme wing of the judiciary to influence politics.

Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio stated that both sides in the referendum campaign on splitting judges and prosecutors' career paths had gone too far in their tone.

Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio stated that if the 'No' vote wins in the upcoming referendum on judiciary reform, an extreme wing of the judiciary would 'mortgage' politics.

Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio stated that both sides in the referendum campaign on splitting judges and prosecutors' career paths had used excessive tones in their debate.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - Justice Minister Carlo Nordio said Monday the government's reform of the judiciary, which will be put to a referendum on March 22-23, does not limit the independence and autonomy of the judiciary amid opposition claims it may pave the way for prosecutors coming under executive control. "In this debate, everyone has their own voices, all respectable. I would like to know where they draw the conclusion that we want to limit the autonomy of the judiciary or subject it to ...