Lawmakers who filmed themselves during the Knesset vote for State Comptroller submitted sworn affidavits to the High Court of Justice, stating they received no instructions to document their vote and acted on their own initiative, Israeli media report.
The High Court of Justice hearing on the contested Knesset vote for State Comptroller has advanced, with the MKs who filmed themselves during the ballot submitting sworn affidavits. According to the affidavits, the lawmakers state they were not instructed to document their vote and acted on their own initiative. This follows the Knesset legal adviser's earlier argument before the court that even requesting to film oneself could disqualify a vote. The court is examining petitions challenging the validity of the plenum vote, which elected the State Comptroller in a process that has drawn legal scrutiny over the recording incident.
The affidavits represent a key development in the legal battle, as the court weighs the impact of the self-filming on the legitimacy of the vote. No further details on the court's timeline or potential ruling are yet available.
2 developments
- DevelopingKnesset legal adviser tells High Court: even requesting to film yourself may disqualify a vote
- ConfirmedIsrael Bar Association petitions High Court to cancel state comptroller election
- StrongHigh Court justices propose new Knesset vote for state comptroller, await response by Sunday
- StrongHigh Court ruling shifts burden to Knesset on Ombudsman appointment
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