A new book by Stefano Zurlo, titled "Without Justice," highlights grave discrepancies in the Italian judicial system, particularly focusing on the glaring statistics of wrongful detentions and minimal repercussions for judicial misconduct. According to the book, from the beginning of 2017 to the end of 2024, there have been 5,933 unjust detentions compensated, while only a single civil conviction of a magistrate has occurred since 1992. This raises serious concerns about the effectiveness and accountability of the judiciary.

The findings suggest that, over the past thirty years, the system has witnessed approximately 30,000 cases of injustice — translating to about a thousand injustices per year or three per day. The data challenges the narrative that the Italian Superior Council of Magistracy (Csm) is the most stringent in Europe, revealing that the disciplinary actions taken have been minimal. For instance, out of nearly 6,000 cases that led to compensation, there have been a mere nine punitive actions, which include very few severe penalties.

Further complicating the issue is the lack of transparency surrounding the disciplinary proceedings and the frequent anonymization of cases, which prevents public understanding of the extent of judicial failings. This raises critical questions not only about the quality of justice in Italy but also about the public's perception of accountability within the judicial system. The book prompts readers to reconsider their faith in judicial institutions and highlights the urgent need for reform in Italy's legal framework.