Political commentator Amit Segal (N12) argues that a justice who supports the High Court striking down Basic Laws cannot be considered conservative, amid the Knesset debate over restricting the Court's authority over Basic Laws, Israeli media report.
Political commentator Amit Segal (N12) posted on Sunday evening: "There is no such thing as a conservative justice who supports invalidating Basic Laws." The statement comes as the Knesset considers a resolution proposed by Justice Minister Yariv Levin that would declare the High Court has no authority to review Basic Laws. Earlier on Sunday, an expanded 11-justice panel convened to hear petitions against the ongoing judicial selection reform, which Levin criticized as operating without authority. Segal's remark reflects an argument within Israeli conservative circles about the proper limits of judicial review over constitutional-level legislation. The comment is an opinion, not a report of a specific development.
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