Mar 14 • 11:00 UTC 🇮🇹 Italy Il Giornale

Here's the black list of unpunished judges. Forgotten prisoners and prison by mistake

The article discusses the issue of judicial errors in Italy, highlighting the lack of accountability for judges and the impact on victims.

The article from Il Giornale uncovers the troubling reality of judicial errors in Italy, revealing that three such mistakes are made daily on average, costing the state around one billion euros since 1992. These errors have profound implications, as those responsible often escape accountability, with only a handful of judges facing repercussions throughout the decades. The author cites the book 'Senza giustizia' by Stefano Zurlo, which illustrates the minor number of actual convictions against judges compared to the numerous complaints filed, indicating a systemic issue within the judiciary.

Several specific cases are highlighted, such as judges Fabio De Pasquale and Sergio Spadaro, who were convicted in an appeal for neglecting their duties by hiding evidence in a high-profile case. Despite their convictions, both continue to hold prominent positions within the judicial system, demonstrating how career advancement occurs even after serious errors. The author draws attention to notorious past failures in the judiciary, such as the Via d'Amelio massacre and the Tortora case, showing that judicial misjudgments have paved the way for uninterrupted careers for some judges, essentially compromising the trust in justice.

The overarching theme revolves around the urgent need for reform within the Italian judicial system, including the proposed career separation of judges and the establishment of an High Court specifically to penalize judicial errors. The article posits that without such reforms, the cycle of unpunished judicial misconduct will continue, further endangering justice for victims and diminishing public faith in the legal system's integrity.

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