Togas in politics, Unicost and the Independent Judiciary: “Good proposal Cartabia, we need clear choices and clear rules”

Appreciation of Unicost and the Independent Judiciary for the proposal of the Minister of Justice, Marta Cartabia, on the squeeze for robes in politics. “The phenomenon of the so-called” revolving doors “touches the heart of relations between the judiciary and politics, it is a problem that has long awaited a clear answer. The ban on elective and political positions at the same time as judicial functions is welcome, and we appreciate the courage of the clear-cut and clear choices adopted to find the difficult balance between the right to passive electorate and the protection of the independence and autonomy of the judiciary “, says the secretary of the Independent Judiciary, Angelo Piraino, consulted by Adnkronos. That of robes in politics “is a long-standing problem, the judiciary has been asking for regulation by law for some time. The Unicost group, in particular, has always considered it a crucial step. We are happy that finally the legislative power will take it. load “, underlines the secretary of Unicost, Mariarosaria Savaglio. “The problem – he observes – is complex and requires the reconciliation of opposing constitutional principles that only the law can fulfill, such as the right to passive electorate of all citizens and the preservation of the full autonomy and independence of the judiciary. Only with rules clear there will no longer be room for distortions and controversies that are completely harmful to the institutions themselves “, concludes the secretary of Unicost.