Senate approves justice resolution

(ANSA) - Rome, January 18 - The Senate on Wednesday approved a resolution presented by the ruling majority after Justice Minister Andrea Orlando reported to parliament.
    The minister reported that Italy's justice system was improving, with the number of outstanding civil and criminal cases coming down, taking it nearer to the EU average.
    He also called for approval of a bill to reform the criminal law system.
    The resolution was passed by 139 votes in favour, 54 against and 43 abstentions.