Israeli Attorney General Urges Supreme Court to Suspend Controversial Police Investigations Law
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First reported by Channel 13 · 2 hours ago
What happened
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara urges the Supreme Court to halt the new Police Investigations Department law, citing risks of political interference and threats to human rights. The law, passed six weeks ago but not yet in effect, would place the department under direct political control, raising concerns about fairness and legitimacy in criminal investigations. The Attorney General supports freezing all related appointments until the court decides.
- 01Attorney General calls on Supreme Court to suspend new Police Investigations Department law.
- 02She warns the law politicizes criminal investigations, threatening human rights and fairness.
- 03The law places the investigative unit under direct control of the Justice Minister and ministry director general.
- 04Concerns raised about political interference during an election period and lack of professional oversight.
- 05Law passed six weeks ago but implementation awaits next Knesset; appointment tender already published.
- 06Attorney General supports freezing all related processes until final court ruling.
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