Knesset Constitution Committee begins marathon debate on Attorney General split bill

The Knesset Constitution Committee opened a marathon of deliberations toward the bill's second and third readings. Committee chair MK Simcha Rothman announced the law will take effect in about six months, on January 1, 2027, according to reports.

2 developments

1. 09:38 · 10 JunLatest

   Committee begins marathon deliberations toward second and third readings

2. 09:37 · 10 Jun

   Rothman: Attorney General split takes effect Jan 1, 2027

• Strong02:14 · 15 JulRothman sets 9:00 AM start for Attorney General split bill's final Knesset votes
• Strong21:20 · 15 JulKnesset passes law defining attorney general's powers, effective January 2027
• Strong00:21 · 7 JulKnesset plenum approves splitting attorney general and state prosecutor bill, 59-45
• Strong20:41 · 12 JulKnesset committee approves law to weaken attorney general's role, sends to final votes

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