Israeli Lawmaker Seeks to Advance Key Sections of Attorney General Split Bill Before Knesset Dissolution
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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago
What happened
Knesset Constitution Committee chair Smicha Rotman plans to advance key sections of a bill splitting the Attorney General's role before the Knesset dissolves on July 17. The bill, which passed first reading in June, proposes dividing the Attorney General's office into two roles and changing oversight and legal authority structures. The Attorney General's office has criticized the bill as rushed and politically motivated. Coalition parties aim to pass the bill before elections with support from ultra-Orthodox factions in exchange for related legislation.
- 01Smicha Rotman seeks to approve key parts of the Attorney General split bill before July 17 Knesset dissolution.
- 02The bill proposes separating the Attorney General and State Prosecutor roles and shifting criminal powers.
- 03Attorney General's office criticizes the bill as rushed and serving personal interests.
- 04Government could ignore Attorney General opinions, reducing them to advisory status.
- 05Attorney General's role redefined to assist government policy, not act independently.
- 06Coalition secured ultra-Orthodox support by linking the bill to other legislative deals.
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