« The reference to the firing squad alluded to the state of absolute prostration in which one finds oneself in these cases, exactly like the person who, placed before it, can do little or nothing to defend his own life ».
Justice Ministry Cabinet Chief Giusi Bartolozzi told ANSA after the controversy erupted over her remarks on Telecolor last Saturday: "During Saturday's meeting, I reiterated my full confidence in the profession as a whole and the importance of reform as a tool capable of restoring its credibility, which, due to the degeneration of currents, is being tarnished. In this context , I explained that the government's special attention to criminal proceedings stems from the dramatic effects it has on the lives of individuals, families, and businesses, especially when the person at the center of the legal proceedings is someone who knows they have done nothing wrong . These are effects that no acquittal can erase."
Justice Minister Carlo Nordio defended her today at a meeting in Turin calling for a "yes" vote in the justice referendum. "No, she must not resign. Dr. Bartolozzi herself made her point clear, which absolutely did not refer to the entire judiciary, but only to that small minority, which she described as politicized. I'm sure she will end with an expression that may have been interpreted improperly, but which, knowing her also as a magistrate, certainly does not represent her views."
Even the Brothers of Italy (FdI) are standing firm: for their part, no public apology is forthcoming at this time, and the case "will be handled internally," government sources say. This statement, however, didn't sit well with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who was deeply displeased. Bartolozzi "must hold his tongue," is one of the considerations being made within the government these days, as controversy continues to loom large in the debate ahead of the justice referendum. However, no drastic decisions are in sight.
The statements, which date back to March 7, yesterday changed the protagonist and the direction of the day's debate. At the end of February, the minister's chief of staff was notified of the closure of the investigation into the crime of false communications to prosecutors, in the context of the Almasri affair. "Until justice brands you, you won't understand," the Minister of Justice's chief of staff said in a debate on Sicilian television, TeleColor. "I appeal to all citizens who have suffered personally: vote yes and we'll get rid of the judiciary, which is like firing squads ." "Criminal law kills people, ruins reputations, kills families," she added. She then emphasized: "I have an ongoing investigation. I will flee this country. Let's tell the truth: until things happen to us, you have no idea what it means, okay?" A few hours later, he clarified: " From the beginning of the broadcast, I made it clear that the reform is being implemented to benefit the judiciary and restore its credibility, which unfortunately has been lost. During the debate, I repeatedly emphasized that the majority of magistrates are excellent professionals, who work in the silence of the courtroom and who do not seek prominence. Only a small portion, unfortunately the mainstream, governs the system."
The minister's assistant "should resign immediately," said Avs leaders Nicola Fratoianni and Angelo Bonelli. " And if she doesn't, Minister Nordio should fire her immediately."
(Unioneonline/D)