The Knesset's joint committee approved the bill extending the statute of limitations for sex offenses, clearing it for second and third readings. The bill was advanced by MKs from both the coalition and opposition, with MK Yitzhak Kroizer (Otzma Yehudit) calling it a significant step for victims.
The Knesset's joint committee approved a bill Tuesday afternoon to extend the statute of limitations for sex offenses, sending it to a second and third reading for a final vote. The legislation was advanced jointly by coalition and opposition MKs. MK Yitzhak Kroizer (Otzma Yehudit), who accompanied the bill, said after the vote: 'Today we made a significant step for victims of sex offenses. Extending the statute of limitations is meant to recognize the harsh reality in which many victims are unable to disclose the harm or turn to legal proceedings for many years, and only after reaching mental and emotional maturity are they able to confront the trauma and seek justice. The law sends a clear message: the State of Israel stands with the victims, recognizes the immense difficulty involved in disclosing the harm, and will not allow sex offenders to hide behind the statute of limitations. This is a victory for justice, for deterrence, and for our commitment to protect our children.'
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