According to sources, Giorgia Meloni released a 13-minute video to campaign for the justice reform referendum. She will also speak in person on March 12 at the Parenti theater in Milan at a Fratelli d'Italia event. Meloni stated that the government will not resign if the No vote wins the referendum.
She described the justice reform as aiming to make justice more meritocratic, autonomous, responsible, and free from political influence. Meloni claimed that if a magistrate makes a mistake, in most cases nothing happens, and that the High Court will judge without political or factional logic, ensuring magistrates are judged by a third party. However, the Ministry of Justice under Carlo Nordio has appealed only 13 disciplinary sentences in this term, suggesting limited action but not 'nothing'.
The specific changes the justice reform proposes to the High Court and magistrate disciplinary processes are not detailed in the available information. Ilaria Cucchi stated that the Nordio reform will not change justice or solve issues like trial length and staff shortages. She claimed that if the reform passes, the Cucchi trial would never have happened, and that the reform will result in more lenient justice for white-collar criminals.
Cucchi also reported that Giusi Bartolozzi, head of cabinet for Minister Nordio, said she will flee Italy if the reform does not pass to avoid investigations. Debora Serracchiani called Bartolozzi's words shocking and grave, stating she should resign. Luana Zanella demanded Bartolozzi resign, accusing her of admitting the reform aims to target the judiciary.
The evidence supporting the claim that the reform will make justice more meritocratic and free from political influence remains unclear. The status of Giusi Bartolozzi's investigation and her potential resignation is currently unknown.