C14 reports that sources in the legal counsel to the government are allegedly pressuring potential candidates for the search committee of the new independent Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) not to accept the position, amid opposition from the Attorney General and State Attorney's Office to the department's separation from the prosecution.
C14 reported Monday that sources in the legal counsel to the government are pressuring potential candidates for the search committee tasked with selecting the leadership of the new independent Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) to decline the role. The report comes amid ongoing opposition from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and the State Attorney's Office to the government's plan to separate Mahash from the State Prosecutor's Office and make it an independent body. The reform, which has been a key priority for National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, has drawn criticism from legal officials who argue it could weaken oversight of police investigations. The Zioneer has previously reported on the controversy, including State Attorney Amit Aisman's warning that the new law risks undermining the independence of investigators.
2 developments
- DevelopingJustice Minister Levin attacks Supreme Court as 'enabling' attorney general's actions
- DevelopingJustice Minister Levin: Law weakening attorney general's role is 'central pillar' of legal reform
- DevelopingC14: Legal counsel sources pressuring candidates to reject Mahash search committee role
- StrongState Attorney Aisman warns new Mahash law risks weakening investigators' independence
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