Knesset Legal Advisor Urges Supreme Court to Set New Vote for State Comptroller

The Legal Advisor to the Knesset, Shagit Afik, has submitted a response to the Supreme Court regarding the failure to convene the Knesset to elect a State Comptroller. Afik reiterated her position that the court's previous ruling must be implemented, calling for a new vote to be scheduled as soon as possible. The Supreme Court had invalidated the results of a prior vote in July, which had elected Michael Ravilo, due to a breach of voting secrecy.

However, Afik also presented the court with several considerations arising from the time elapsed since the ruling. These include the proximity of a new vote to upcoming Knesset elections, the Knesset's conduct during its recess, and potential changes in the composition of Knesset members. Afik's stance emerges against the backdrop of a dispute between her and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana concerning the implementation of the court's decision. Afik had previously determined that the Knesset must hold the repeat vote promptly, while Ohana had requested not to hold another vote at this time.