The High Court of Justice has reportedly ordered the Central Elections Committee to take action and report back within a week regarding the cancellation of polling stations in nursing homes, expressing regret over the Knesset's decision, according to Israeli media.
The High Court of Justice has reportedly directed the Central Elections Committee to act and report back within a week on the issue of voting booths in nursing homes, expressing regret over the Knesset's decision to cancel them. The order follows a controversy that began when the government decided not to place polling stations in nursing homes for residents who cannot reach polling stations, while retaining them in prisons. As The Zioneer reported on July 3, that decision drew online criticism: 'Prisoners get to vote but nursing home residents don't?' The High Court's new demand adds legal pressure and gives the Elections Committee one week to respond and update the court.
4 developments
- StrongElections Committee to Place Polling Stations in Nursing Homes Without Knesset Law
- DevelopingIsrael bars voting booths in nursing homes, keeps them in prisons
- StrongMK Kariv: Coalition voted down nursing-home polling bill — 'If not resolved, we'll meet in court'
- StrongHigh Court unanimously annuls state comptroller vote, orders new election
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