Academics and former members of the Constitutional Council are preparing to refer the bill to the constitutional judges. Former president Ugo De Siervo: “This bill is the ultimate in constitutional overreach.” Professor Mauro Volpi: “The appeal will be ready by November.” The award, the Prime Minister’s nomination and the rule on preferences are being challenged. Both constitutional experts also argue that the anti-splinter-party provision requires an “abnormal” and “paradoxical” number of signatures to be collected.