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New Police Investigations Law Grants Politically Appointed Prosecutor Broad Powers Over Journalists

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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago

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Israel's new law makes the head of the Police Investigations Department a politically appointed independent prosecutor with broad powers to investigate police leaks and summon journalists, raising concerns over press freedom and political pressure.

01The new law makes Mahash head a politically appointed independent prosecutor, bypassing Attorney General oversight.
02Mahash chief can investigate police leaks and summon journalists to reveal sources without supervision.
03Appointment by a minister-controlled committee raises fears of political pressure on investigations.
04Law enables probes into leaks beyond police misconduct, including sensitive political information.
05Critics warn the law threatens press freedom and democracy by enabling politically motivated investigations.
06Leaking is common and not criminal, but the law could be used to control information flow and target unfavorable media.

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