Judge retirement extension to cabinet (2)

(ANSA) - Rome, August 23 - A decree raising the retirement age of judges, currently 70, is expected to go before cabinet when it holds its first meeting after the summer break on Thursday, ANSA sources said Tuesday. A decree that would once again delay retirement for magistrates turning 70 has been under discussion in recent days. Those who favor the delay have said the risk is that without it, as many as 250-300 judicial positions would suddenly be empty, including important posts such as those of Cassation Court President Giovanni Canzio and Cassation Court Prosecutor General Pasquale Ciccolo.