Consiglio Superiore della Magistratura (High Council of the Judiciary)

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Unified structure preserved after 'No' vote rejects split

Italy's postwar constitution placed judges and prosecutors in a single, self-governing body to prevent a repeat of fascist-era political control over the courts. On March 22-23, 2026, voters rejected the Nordio Reform by 53.23% to 46.77%. The reform would have separated judicial and prosecutorial careers, split the governing council, and replaced elections with a lottery.

Updated May 30