Italian judges can switch between being prosecutors and neutral arbiters mid-career
Italy maintains a unique judicial system where legal professionals can transition between being impartial judges and active prosecutors, a structure designed to protect the courts from political interference.
Unlike the adversarial systems in the United States or United Kingdom, Italian magistrates belong to a single professional body. This allows them to switch roles between the judge's bench and the prosecutor's office throughout their careers. Established in 1948 to prevent a return to Mussolini-style executive control, this unified magistracy is governed by the Superior Council to ensure total independence from the government.
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