The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee approved the bill to weaken the Attorney General's role on Sunday evening, clearing it for second and third readings in the plenum, according to Israeli media reports.
The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee approved the bill to weaken the Attorney General's role on Sunday evening, sending it to second and third readings in the plenum, according to Israeli media reports.
The legislation, which would split the Attorney General and State Prosecutor roles, has been advancing through the Knesset in recent weeks. As The Zioneer reported, the bill passed a preliminary reading in early June and was the subject of a marathon committee debate. Opposition MKs submitted some 14,000 reservations in an attempt to filibuster the bill, but the committee voted to approve it for final votes.
The bill is expected to face further debate in the plenum, where the coalition holds a majority. Critics argue the law would weaken the independence of the Attorney General's office, while supporters say it is necessary to separate the roles.
2 developments
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Source and signal
- Internal intake