Israeli High Court Faces Multiple Petitions Against Legal Adviser Split Law
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
Following the Knesset's approval of the law splitting the Attorney General's role, multiple petitions were filed to the Supreme Court challenging the law as a threat to human rights and the rule of law. Critics warn it undermines legal oversight by allowing the government to override the Attorney General's legal opinions and use private lawyers, effectively politicizing the role. The law will take effect in 2027 and formalizes these changes.
- 01Petitions filed to Israel's Supreme Court immediately after Knesset approved Attorney General split law.
- 02Critics say the law endangers human rights and weakens the rule of law by undermining legal oversight.
- 03Law allows government to reject Attorney General's legal opinions except in criminal cases.
- 04Government may adopt legal positions contrary to Attorney General and use private lawyers in court.
- 05Law seen as part of broader regime change and destruction of checks and balances.
- 06Law to take effect January 1, 2027, codifying Attorney General's powers and government legal representation.
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