The Attorney General warned Monday that the proposed law to separate the Police Investigation Department from the prosecution would create a 'political prosecution unit' capable of intimidating police officers, investigators, prosecutors, and journalists, according to The Jerusalem Post.
The Attorney General warned Monday evening that the proposed law to separate the Police Investigation Department (Mahash) from the prosecution would establish a 'political prosecution unit' capable of intimidating police officers, investigators, prosecutors, and journalists, according to The Jerusalem Post. The warning constitutes the latest development in the legal challenge against the legislation.
At 17:33 Jerusalem, the Attorney General formally petitioned the High Court of Justice for an interim order to halt the establishment of the unit. The initial report of the petition came from Amit Segal (N12) and was subsequently corroborated by ynet and The Zioneer. In the petition, the AG argued that the law aims to intimidate law enforcement and media personnel.
The warning comes amid a broader legislative push by the coalition. As The Zioneer reported earlier this month, the coalition advanced a package of legislation including the separation of the attorney general's role, an arrest freeze for draft evaders, and a media regulation bill. The Attorney General has previously opposed these measures, arguing they would undermine the rule of law.
The High Court has yet to rule on the interim order.
4 developments
- StrongState Attorney Aisman warns new Mahash law risks weakening investigators' independence
- DevelopingDeputy AG Gil Limon warns splitting AG role would make government not subject to rule of law
- DevelopingAG and Military Advocate General: Arrest bill would incentivize draft evasion
- DevelopingMK Amit Halevi calls to split Attorney General role, says current AG has 'excessive power and dictatorial style'
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