Separation of judicial careers reform in House Nov 26

(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 30 - Debate on a constitutional reform bill to separate the career paths of prosecutors and judges and change the judiciary's self-governing body, the Superior Council of Magistrates (CSM), will begin in the Lower House on November 26, sources said after a whips' meeting Wednesday.
    In May, Premier Giorgia Meloni's cabinet approved the bill to separate career paths of prosecutors and judges so members of the judiciary can no longer switch between the two roles.
    The Constitutional reform bill, drafted by Justice Minister Carlo Nordio, also creates a high court to discipline members of the judiciary.
    The National Association of Magistrates (ANM), the judiciary's union, has criticized the reform, saying it will weaken the judiciary, a claim the government denies.
    Nordio said earlier Wednesday he would welcome the reform going to a popular referendum, as is likely since it is unlikely to garner the two thirds support in both houses that would obviate a referendum. (ANSA).