(see related) The introduction of psycho-aptitude tests for aspiring magistrates is not an insult or a violation of judicial autonomy, Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday.
"I don't consider the tests to be the least bit offensive or violation of the autonomy of the judiciary because they are done on non-magistrates not on magistrates," said Tajani.
"Had we decided to introduce the tests for magistrates it would have been an interference but they are for those who want to become magistrates. I do not understand what all the fuss is about," he added.
"My daughter is a psychologist and I have done the test. I am sure that the vast majority of magistrates would be happy," concluded Tajani.
On Tuesday the cabinet approved the introduction of psychological-aptitude tests for people sitting the exam to enter the judiciary as of 2026.
Magistrates' union ANM has slammed the move as "useless" and "just propaganda".
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