The Knesset Constitution Committee approved for second and third readings a bill that would permit the government to disregard the Attorney General's legal opinions, according to reports. The legislation now moves to the plenum for final votes.
The Knesset Constitution Committee on Sunday evening approved for second and third readings a controversial bill that would allow the government to ignore the legal opinions of the Attorney General. The move, reported by Israeli media, represents a significant step in the ongoing power struggle between the executive and the legal establishment. If passed in the plenum, the law would effectively enable the government to bypass the Attorney General's legal advice, which currently carries binding force. The bill has drawn sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers and legal experts, who argue it undermines the rule of law. The Knesset plenum is expected to vote on the bill in the coming days.
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- Internal intake