Gherardo Colombo's Book Examines Italian Justice System Ahead of Referendum

Former magistrate Gherardo Colombo has published a book titled 'La giustizia italiana in dieci risposte' (Garzanti, 2026) that explores the Italian justice system. The work addresses the relationship between politics and the judiciary, examines historical developments of Italy's judicial institutions, and analyzes the proposed 'career separation law' central to an upcoming justice referendum. Colombo explains complex legal mechanisms for general readers, covering topics like judicial equality, separation of powers, and the roles of bodies such as the Superior Council of the Judiciary and Constitutional Court. While acknowledging systemic challenges like lengthy procedures and resource shortages, he expresses opposition to the proposed reform, framing it as a question about Italy's future constitutional structure.