Whether S.________ must be recused in corpore because the accused is the son of one of its judges.
Yes. The family relationship in direct line between the accused and a judge of the same court creates an appearance of bias for the other magistrates who regularly sit with that judge.
Under Art. 56 lit. d CPP, a judge is subject to recusal when related in direct line to a party. Given the regular functioning of the district court and the collective composition of the tribunal, the relationship is sufficient to cast doubt on the impartiality of the court in corpore.