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MK Simcha Rothman leads a Knesset Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee discussion, June 25, 2023 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 25, 2023, 4:50 pm
Knesset restarts judicial overhaul with bill to broadly outlaw ‘reasonableness’ test
Rothman says nixing court review of decisions by elected officials is ‘democratic;’ legal adviser warns bill is ‘too broad’ and opposition says it’s a pathway to ‘corruption’
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
Simcha Rothman, head of the Knesset’s Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, leads a committee meeting at the Knesset on February 22, 2023. At right is the committee's legal adviser Gur Bligh (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 23, 2023, 6:51 am
Judicial overhaul will leave the right to vote unprotected, admits MK leading effort
Simcha Rothman tells Knesset legal adviser that curbing judges’ overreach takes priority over safeguarding rights
By Jeremy Sharon
Chairman of the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee MK Simcha Rothman of the Religious Zionism party (center) with committee legal adviser Gur Bligh (right) during a committee hearing, January 29, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
January 29, 2023, 6:34 pm
Knesset legal adviser: Judicial overhaul should take effect only after next election
Consultant to Constitution, Law and Justice Committee says major reforms would concentrate power in the executive and legislature while radically reducing constraints on that power
By Jeremy Sharon
Likud leader MK Benjamin Netanyahu (left) speaks with Religious Zionism party head MK Bezalel Smotrich during a vote in the Knesset, December 20, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 22, 2022, 12:46 am
Legal aide: Defense minister can overrule Religious Zionism on West Bank policy
Weighing in on bill that incoming coalition is advancing, Knesset legal adviser says minister from far-right party won’t have absolute control over Civil Administration and COGAT
By ToI Staff
The West Bank settlement of Efrat, March 10, 2022. (AP/Maya Alleruzzo, File)
December 15, 2022, 3:49 am
Knesset legal aide urges caution on bill giving Smotrich reign over West Bank policy
Legal adviser says defense minister should be the only minister in charge of the IDF, as coalition advances bill to create junior role in charge of key Defense Ministry bodies
By ToI Staff
Shas leader Aryeh Deri (R) speaks with Likud chief Benjamin Netanyahu (top L) and Likud MK Yariv Levin (bottom L), during Levin's election as Knesset speaker, December 13, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 14, 2022, 6:50 pm
Knesset legal adviser: Bill to let convicted person be minister clearly ‘personal’
Committee legal counsel says legislation to allow Aryeh Deri’s appointment would constitute a change to existing law, rather than a mere clarification as proponents argue
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
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