Israel's High Court of Justice told the government Tuesday that an elected official who fails to comply with a court ruling may have his parliamentary immunity removed, according to Israel Hayom.
The High Court of Justice on Tuesday directly responded to the government's stance on judicial compliance, stating that an elected official who defies a court ruling can have his parliamentary immunity stripped. The statement, attributed to the court by Israel Hayom, explicitly addresses the legal consequence of non-compliance, a move that sharpens the ongoing institutional standoff.
As The Zioneer has reported in recent days, the government's refusal to fully comply with a High Court ruling has drawn sharp criticism from President Isaac Herzog, who called defiance a 'red line,' and from former Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who termed it a 'declaration of war.' The court's latest communication now lays out a concrete penalty for elected officials, adding a new dimension to the debate. No further details were provided about the specific case or ruling that prompted the statement.
3 developments
- StrongHigh Court threatens to strip immunity from officials who obey ministers over court
- StrongMinister Karhi hits back at Herzog: 'We obey the law, not illegal High Court decisions'
- StrongHigh Court Justices Warn: Defying Rulings May Lead to Personal Responsibility
- DevelopingMinister Karai warns 'red light' on Supreme Court justices ignoring law, in Ynet interview
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