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Israeli Parliament Advances Bill to Limit Attorney General's Authority
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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Constitution Committee approved a bill limiting the Attorney General's authority, allowing the government to override the AG's legal opinions except in criminal matters. The law, if passed by the Knesset, will take effect next year and subjects the AG to Justice Minister oversight. Critics warn it undermines legal checks on government power.
- 01Israeli committee approved bill limiting Attorney General's legal authority despite 14,500 objections.
- 02Bill allows government to reject AG's legal opinions except in criminal or statutory powers.
- 03AG represents government in court but government sets official legal stance.
- 04AG must get government approval before court appearances except in criminal cases.
- 05AG will be overseen by Justice Minister under new law.
- 06Government must revisit AG appointment and removal procedures by January 2027.
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GlobesUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israeli Parliament Advances Bill to Limit Attorney General's Authority
YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
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