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High Court Considers Lawyers' Harassment Claims Inside Courthouses
The High Court of Justice is hearing a petition from human rights groups demanding better protection for lawyers facing harassment inside courthouses. Lawyers representing Palestinians and human rights organizations claim activists film and verbally abuse them, with incidents escalating to physical violence.
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What happened
- 01High Court hears petition demanding protection for lawyers from courthouse harassment.
- 02Lawyers representing Palestinians and human rights groups report harassment by right-wing activists.
- 03Allegations include filming, verbal abuse, and physical violence inside courthouses.
- 04Human rights groups seek designated protest areas and stronger intervention against intimidation.
- 05The Courts Administration claims security measures have been strengthened and guards are instructed to intervene.
The Courts Administration states security has been enhanced and guards are instructed to intervene against harassment, but petitioners argue these measures are insufficient and seek designated protest areas. The court will decide if current protections adequately safeguard lawyers' ability to work.
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