Italian Referendum Blocks Justice Reform as 'No' Wins with Majority Vote
The latest constitutional amendment regarding the justice system has been definitively rejected by Italians in a clear victory for those opposing reform. Official figures show that on 60,239 polling sections out of approximately 158 thousand opened nationwide, voters cast their ballots at an overall turnout rate where "No" secured approval with just under half (47%) and the majority voted against it by roughly six percentage points to block changes intended for Italy's justice system.
Key Points
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1The Italian 'No' vote won the constitutional reform on justice with a net margin of over seven percentage points.
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2Official results show that approximately 54% voted against while only about half as many supported the proposed judicial reforms.
Developments
Perspectives
The 'No' vote won the constitutional reform on justice with a clear majority of voters.
— [Mar 23, 19:05] Referendum Giustizia - GazzettaAmong over sixty thousand sections scrutinized in Italy for this referendum
— [Mar 23, 17:00] Gli italiani bocciano la riforma della giustizia (Siftrss)'No' received a vote of approval at the rate of fifty-three point seven four percent.
— (Gazzetta.it) Referendum Giustizia - Tg24.sky"Yes" was approved by 53.7% and "no", on its side, with an absolute majority
— [Mar 23] Il No ha vinto al referendum costituzionale sulla giustizia (Ilpost)'No' victory is clear: the reform of justice has been blocked.
— (Ansa.it) Referendum - netta vittoria del no