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politics2 years ago

"Smotrich's Warning: High Court Faces Backlash Over Overhaul Law"

Thousands of pro-government supporters rallied outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, urging the coalition to continue its efforts to weaken the judiciary ahead of crucial High Court of Justice hearings on the divisive judicial overhaul. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and other ministers warned the High Court against striking down part of the coalition's legislative package, with Smotrich telling Chief Justice Esther Hayut not to overturn the law. The protest saw a lower turnout compared to previous pro-government demonstrations, and some participants were seen expressing support for Jewish terrorists. The rally preceded a High Court hearing on the reasonableness law, which is part of the government's judicial overhaul package. Supporters argue that the court has usurped power from elected officials, while opponents fear it could undermine the independence of law enforcement agencies.

via The Times of Israel|
#basic-laws#high-court#judicial-overhaul
politics2 years ago

Majority of Poll Respondents Insist Coalition Must Respect Court Ruling on Overhaul Law

A Channel 12 poll reveals that 51% of Israelis believe the government should abide by a High Court ruling if it strikes down the reasonableness law, while 20% say the government should ignore the decision. The survey also shows that a third of Israelis are considering leaving the country amid tensions over the judicial shakeup, with only 5% having already made the decision to leave. The law, which prohibits the court from reviewing government decisions using the judicial standard of reasonableness, has faced opposition from critics who argue it undermines checks and balances, while the coalition claims it curbs judicial overreach.

via The Times of Israel|
#high-court-of-justice#israeli-government#judicial-shakeup
law-and-politics2 years ago

Historic 15-Judge Panel to Review Coalition's Reasonableness Law Petitions

The High Court of Justice in Israel will convene a 15-judge panel to hear petitions against a controversial law that limits the court's oversight of its own actions. The law, known as the "reasonableness" law, prohibits the court from reviewing government and ministerial decisions through the judicial reasonableness standard. Opponents argue that this standard is a critical safeguard against arbitrary government actions, while the coalition argues that the court has abused its scope of intervention. The hearing, scheduled for September 12, has sparked an unprecedented protest movement against the government.

via The Times of Israel|
#high-court-of-justice#judicial-oversight#law-and-politics
politics2 years ago

PM's Cryptic Reference Raises Concerns Ahead of Overhaul Vote

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was overheard discussing the seriousness of his heart issues with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in a conversation that was interpreted by lip readers. The conversation took place during a debate and vote on the reasonableness law in the Knesset. The accuracy of the lip readers' interpretations could not be independently confirmed, but the snippets of conversation suggested that Netanyahu's heart problems were more severe than publicly acknowledged. The law, which prevents courts from reviewing government decisions, was passed without compromise. Netanyahu's health issues and the failed attempts at compromise were discussed during the plenum session.

via The Times of Israel|
#benjamin-netanyahu#health-issues#knesset