Justice Minister Yariv Levin said the bill to reduce the attorney general's powers is a key part of the government's judicial overhaul, according to Israeli media. The statement comes as the legislation advances through the Knesset.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin on Wednesday evening described the bill to limit the attorney general's authority as 'a central pillar of the judicial reform,' according to Israeli media. The legislation, which would prevent the attorney general from arguing against the government in court, was approved by the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee on Sunday and is now heading to second and third readings in the plenum. The Association for Civil Rights joined a High Court challenge against the law earlier Wednesday, as The Zioneer reported at 21:02. Levin's statement aligns with his previous criticism of the Supreme Court and the attorney general, which he has accused of overreach.
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