The transformations applied to the structure of the 1988 Code have blurred, almost to the point of dissolving, its original accusatorial matrix. In this regressive process, the preliminary investigation has gradually expanded in weight and significance, to the point of disrupting its intended function and regressing from a preparatory to an inquisitorial phase. Only a careful reconsideration of this phase – one that ensures greater involvement of the defense, directs investigative choices of the prosecuting authorities according to the principle of proportionality, and subjects them to closer judicial oversight – may prevent an unintended dirft toward the restoration of a summary form of pre-trial investigation.
Le trasformazioni operate sulla trama del codice del 1988 ne hanno sbiadito, quasi dissolvendola, l’originaria matrice “accusatoria”. In questo processo involutivo, l’indagine preliminare ha visto ingigantire il proprio peso e rilievo sino a risultarne scompaginata la funzione, con una graduale regressione da fase preparatoria ad istruttoria. Solo una sua accorta rivisitazione, condotta lungo traiettorie che prevedano un maggiore coinvolgimento della difesa, secondo scelte investigative degli organi inquirenti guidate dal canone della proporzionalità e maggiormente vigilate dal giudice di fase, può arginarne un inopinato virare verso il ripristino dell’istruzione sommaria.
Trasformazioni e sistema accusatorio: l'involuzione assiologica delle indagini preliminari
Fabrizio Siracusano
2026-01-01
Abstract
The transformations applied to the structure of the 1988 Code have blurred, almost to the point of dissolving, its original accusatorial matrix. In this regressive process, the preliminary investigation has gradually expanded in weight and significance, to the point of disrupting its intended function and regressing from a preparatory to an inquisitorial phase. Only a careful reconsideration of this phase – one that ensures greater involvement of the defense, directs investigative choices of the prosecuting authorities according to the principle of proportionality, and subjects them to closer judicial oversight – may prevent an unintended dirft toward the restoration of a summary form of pre-trial investigation.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.


