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The Judiciary

Constitution of the Italian Republic

Article 107

Members of the Judiciary may not be removed from office. They may not be discharged, suspended from office or assigned to other judicial districts or functions unless by a decision of the High Council of the Judiciary, either for the reasons and with the defence guarantees provided by the rules on the organisation of the Judiciary or else with their consent. The Minister of Justice shall have the power to initiate disciplinary action. The only distinction between members of the Judiciary shall be in the functions they hold. Public prosecutors shall enjoy the specific guarantees set out in the rules on the organisation of the Judiciary.

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