MK Yinon Azoulay defends Security Service bill against Knesset legal adviser's 'new subject' claim

During a Knesset committee discussion on the Security Service bill, MK Yinon Azoulay (Shas) responded to the Knesset legal adviser's claim that the bill introduces a 'new subject' beyond its original scope. Azoulay argued that MKs are authorized to legislate substantial changes and that the bill aims to reduce hatred and polarization.

MK Yinon Azoulay (Shas) defended the Security Service bill on Sunday against the Knesset legal adviser's claim that the bill introduces a 'new subject' beyond its original scope. During the committee discussion, Azoulay argued that MKs are authorized to legislate substantial changes and that the bill's purpose is to combat hatred and polarization, not to exceed its scope.

At 08:34 Jerusalem, the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee began voting on the legislation, which would freeze arrest proceedings for Haredi draft evaders. The committee's legal adviser opposed the bill, calling it a 'new unequal draft law' that eliminates economic sanctions and lacks effective oversight. In subsequent statements, the legal adviser said the massive change 'does not pass the tests' for proper process and that the committee did not consider including sanctions or effective oversight. The legal adviser warned that the bill harms the integrity of the legislative process.

The bill has faced institutional opposition from the Attorney General, the Military Advocate General, and the Knesset's legal adviser, as reported earlier. MK Azoulay, a member of Shas, has previously supported legislation related to Haredi interests, such as the Basic Law: Torah Study, as The Zioneer reported on July 1.

The procedural dispute over the 'new subject' claim will determine the bill's legislative path. The committee must decide whether to proceed with the current version or revert to the original. The legal adviser's objections remain on record, and the outcome of the committee's vote is pending.

9 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 12:06 · 12 JulLatest

   MK Yinon Azoulay defends the bill, arguing MKs are authorized to legislate.

2. 11:11 · 12 Jul

   Committee failed to consider sanctions or effective oversight for the bill.

3. 11:09 · 12 Jul

   Legal adviser noted bill lacks necessary sanctions and effective oversight mechanisms.

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