Citizens’ Committee for ‘Yes’ Vote in Italian Justice Referendum Forms in Aosta Valley

Aosta, Italy – A new citizens’ committee advocating for a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming Italian referendum on justice reform has been established in the Aosta Valley region. The committee, led by local lawyer Orlando Navarra, aims to promote informed debate on the proposed changes to the Italian judicial system.

Referendum Details and Committee Objectives

The referendum, scheduled for March 22nd and 23rd, 2026, will question Italian citizens to approve reforms concerning the justice system and the separation of judicial careers. The Independent Citizens’ Committee for the ‘Yes’ vote seeks to explain the rationale behind the proposed reforms to the public, moving beyond partisan politics and emphasizing civic engagement.

According to a statement released by the committee, their goal is to “promote a serious and informed debate on the contents of the reform, explaining to citizens, beyond party affiliations and with a civic spirit, the reasons for the Yes vote and the importance of strengthening the balance between the powers of the State, to protect the correct functioning of the institutions and the quality of our democracy.” Source: Aostaoggi.it

Orlando Navarra Leads Regional Effort

Orlando Navarra, an attorney based in Aosta, will serve as the regional representative for the committee. He plans to launch information initiatives and public discussion forums throughout the Aosta Valley to engage citizens, professionals, and civic organizations. Source: Gazzettamatin.com

Navarra also intends to facilitate the creation of local committees across the region to ensure widespread participation in the referendum campaign. Source: Aostaoggi.it

National Context and Reform Background

The national president of the committee, Alessio Cerniglia, a lawyer from the Novara Bar, appointed Navarra as the regional representative for the Aosta Valley. Source: Gazzettamatin.com

The committee argues that the 1988 Vassalli reform of the criminal procedure, which shifted Italy’s legal system from an inquisitorial to an accusatorial model, remains incomplete. They believe the current referendum presents an opportunity to fully implement the principles of parity between prosecution and defense and to ensure judicial impartiality. Source: Gazzettamatin.com

Navarra emphasized the importance of the referendum, stating it is “too important to be reduced to an early election or a count of party votes, based on incomplete or even fake news.” Source: Gazzettamatin.com

Source: Regione Autonoma Valle d’Aosta, Source: Memesita.com