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Room blocks access to Delmastro's chats

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The short version

The council for the authorizations of the Chamber rejected by a majority the request to integrate the investigation on the digital chats of the former Undersecretary of Justice Luca Delmastro. Opponents criticised the decision, demanding transparency on the contents of the conversations.

The council for the Chamber's authorisations voted against by a majority the request to integrate the investigation into Luca Delmastro's digital chats.2,1 The decision of the junta excludes the possibility of viewing the conversations between Delmastro and Mauro Caroccia.2 Opponents challenged the vote, demanding more transparency on the contents of the chats.2,1

According to the oppositions, the decision prevents a necessary in-depth examination of the preliminary investigation.2 Gianassi, an opposition member, said that never before has a parliamentarian been able to view the documents transmitted by the Speaker of the Chamber.1

“It never happened that a parliamentarian could not view the documents transmitted by the Speaker of the Chamber.”
Gianassi, esponente di opposizione1

Why it matters

  • The Chamber of Deputies is the body that evaluates requests for access to documents and evidence in parliamentary proceedings.2,1

  • Luca Delmastro was Undersecretary of Justice in the Italian government.2,1

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