Italian Magistrate Exposes Double Standards in Justice System

Italian Magistrate Highlights Double Standards in Justice System Following Security Decree ROME, Italy – A recent interview with renowned Italian magistrate Nicola Gratteri has brought to light concerns about unequal treatment within the country's justice system. The interview, conducted on Massimo Gramellini’s program, "In altre parole," focused on the implications of Italy's new security decree. Gratteri argued that the decree, while aiming to increase security, has inadvertently created a double standard, with harsher penalties for ordinary citizens compared to public officials. "This security decree shows us that there are different categories of crimes," Gratteri stated. "For those outside of public administration, there is strictness. But for those within, there is leniency." He used the example of house occupations, emphasizing that while those who occupy homes illegally face swift action, public officials accused of corruption often escape severe consequences. Gratteri also criticized the new regulations regarding the seizure of mobile phones during investigations. He explained that now, unlike before, he needs court authorization to seize a phone, creating delays that hinder investigations. "I need a decree to seize this phone," he said, holding up a phone during the interview, "when before I could do it directly." Gratteri's comments highlight a critical debate in Italy about justice reform and the need for equal application of the law. His insights provide a valuable perspective on the potential unintended consequences of the security decree and the challenges faced by law enforcement in ensuring fairness and efficiency within the system.