The Knesset passed the law in its final readings, extending the statute of limitations for sex offenses committed against minors until the victim turns 48. In familial incest cases, the limit is extended to age 49. The law was advanced with cross-party support and passed late Monday night.
Late Monday night, the Knesset passed in its final readings a law extending the statute of limitations for sex offenses committed against minors. Under the new law, victims will be able to file a complaint until they turn 48, and in cases of familial incest, until age 49 — a significant increase from the previous cutoff.
The bill was advanced by a cross-party group of lawmakers, including MKs Efrat Rayten (Labor), Eliyahu Rivivo (Likud), Limor Son Har-Melech (Otzma Yehudit), Aida Touma-Suleiman (Hadash), and Sharon Nir (Yesh Atid). MK Rayten, one of the lead sponsors, said: 'We came to emphasize that not only the goal must be just, but also the way.'
The passage follows committee approval earlier in June, as previously reported by The Zioneer. The legislation garnered broad support across the political spectrum, reflecting a rare moment of consensus on a social-justice issue. The law takes effect immediately, and the Home Front Command's civil-defense color-coded framework is not affected by this legislation (this is a Knesset legislative act, not a security directive).
3 developments
- DevelopingKnesset advances bill extending statute of limitations for sex offenses
- StrongKnesset passes bill expanding statute of limitations for family sexual abuse to include cousins
- DevelopingHaaretz podcast examines historic change to statute of limitations for child sex offenses
- DevelopingIsrael advances bill giving sex offense victims say on suspect's name publication
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