The Supreme Court, with ruling no. 19416 of 2025, intervenes on the delicate issue of judge recusal, establishing a fundamental principle for the commencement of terms: actual knowledge of the cause. An essential insight for lawyers and citizens on the protection of impartiality in criminal proceedings.
The recent ruling of the Court of Cassation clarifies the boundaries of recusal in criminal matters, highlighting the distinction between historical facts and the need for a concrete evaluation of evidence. Reflections on the principle of impartiality and the rights of the defendant.