Several petitions were submitted to the High Court of Justice on Wednesday evening challenging the recently passed law limiting the Attorney General's authority, according to a Ynet report. The petitions describe the legislation as a 'power grab.'
Petitions were filed with the High Court of Justice on Wednesday evening challenging the law that limits the Attorney General's authority, which was passed by the Knesset earlier tonight. The petitions, reported by Ynet, describe the legislation as a 'power grab' (machetap).
As The Zioneer reported, the Knesset passed the bill in a 65-51 vote at 20:49, with Prime Minister Netanyahu absent. The law reduces the Attorney General's role in government legal oversight and has been a focal point of political controversy. The Movement for Quality Government had previously petitioned the High Court against a different Basic Law, but these new petitions directly target the attorney-general law.
The identities of the petitioners and the specific legal arguments have not yet been detailed. The High Court is expected to review the petitions in the coming days.
3 developments
- StrongACRI petitions High Court against Attorney General Bill, warns it 'endangers human rights, weakens rule of law'
- StrongMovement for Unity of Government petitions High Court against Attorney General split law
- DevelopingCoalition Rebels Vote in Favor, Restricting Attorney General's High Court Standing
- StrongKnesset committee approves law to weaken attorney general's role, sends to final votes
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