Israeli Parliament Votes on Bill to Weaken Attorney General's Authority
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First reported by N12 · 1 day ago
What happened
The Israeli Knesset is voting on a bill that would downgrade the Attorney General's legal opinions from binding to advisory, as part of a political deal with ultra-Orthodox parties. The bill redefines the Attorney General's role and allows the government to override legal advice, with exceptions for criminal matters. Justice Minister Yariv Levin and committee chair Simcha Rothman have led the legislative effort through extensive committee sessions.
- 01Knesset votes to reduce Attorney General's opinions to non-binding recommendations.
- 02Bill is part of a political deal with ultra-Orthodox parties involving other laws.
- 03Justice Minister Levin and Simcha Rothman led the bill through nearly 70 committee meetings.
- 04Government can override Attorney General's legal opinions with committee reporting.
- 05Attorney General must represent government in court but can be replaced if unable to support policy.
- 06Changes exclude criminal proceedings and judicial or quasi-judicial authorities.
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