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Israeli Knesset Approves Extension of Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse Cases

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First reported by Ynet · 4 hours ago

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The Israeli Knesset passed the first part of the "Hila Tzur Law," extending the statute of limitations for sexual offenses against minors until victims reach age 48, or 49 in family-related cases. The law aims to provide justice for survivors who often disclose abuse decades later and is the first step toward abolishing the statute of limitations entirely for such offenses.

01Knesset approved extending statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases until victims turn 48 or 49.
02The law was initiated by Knesset members from both coalition and opposition parties.
03Extension is longer for family-related sexual offenses, recognizing disclosure difficulties.
04The legislation is the result of two years of collaboration among lawmakers, justice officials, and survivors.
05Lawmakers emphasize this is the first step toward fully abolishing the statute of limitations for these crimes.
06Survivors and advocates hailed the law as a historic recognition of trauma’s long-term impact.

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