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Categories: POLITICS

Judicial reform controversy in Veneto

Entities: Ciro Maschi · Court of Appeal of Verona · Tribunal of the Pedemontana · Giacomo Possamai · Luca Zaia

Overview

In early July 2026 local protests erupted in Veneto after a proposal to create a court in Bassano del Grappa raised concerns about severe staff reductions in already understaffed regional courts. By the end of the month, the issue moved to the national stage as the Italian Parliament’s Justice Commission examined two related reforms: the creation of a new Pedemontana Tribunal and a second Court of Appeal in Verona. Mayors from Vicenza and other municipalities vocally opposed the Pedemontana plan, warning that it would drain personnel from courts facing vacancy rates near 50%. Conversely, regional leaders, including Veneto President Luca Zaia and officials from Verona, backed the Verona appeal court proposal. The parliamentary hearings highlighted the deepening debate over the re‑organisation of the judicial system in the Veneto region.

Timeline

  1. about 20 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Italian Parliament debates Pedemontana tribunal and Verona appeal court

    Mayor Giacomo Possamai and other Veneto officials testified in the Justice Commission, opposing a draft law for a new Pedemontana tribunal that would pull staff from existing courts, while the same session also

  2. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bassano del Grappa court proposal sparks protests over staff cuts in Veneto

    Vicenza lawyers and magistrates protested a draft law to open a new tribunal in Bassano del Grappa, saying it would divert judges and staff from existing courts; the government counters it will increase overall

Sources

giornaleadige.it · venetonews.it