Constitution Committee chair MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionism) has split the bill to restructure the Attorney General's role, advancing only certain clauses due to the limited time remaining before the Knesset is expected to dissolve, according to journalist Dafna Liel.
Constitution Committee chair MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionism) has split the bill to weaken the Attorney General's role, citing the short time remaining before the Knesset is expected to dissolve, according to journalist Dafna Liel.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this evening, Rothman had already announced the split of the bill, prioritizing the clause allowing the government separate legal representation before the High Court, the ability to reject the Attorney General's legal opinions, and increased oversight by the Justice Minister. The new report clarifies that the urgency stems from the expected dissolution, which would end the legislative process.
The bill has been a focal point of political controversy, with opposition parties accusing the coalition of overreach. Earlier this week, Rothman expelled Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon from a committee hearing on the bill. The Knesset is expected to vote on dissolution in the coming days, with most coalition leaders reportedly in favor.
3 developments
- ConfirmedConstitution Committee chair Rothman expels deputy AG Gil Limon from hearing on AG split bill
- StrongKnesset Constitution Committee begins marathon debate on Attorney General split bill
- DevelopingTop Justice Ministry deputies to address Constitution Committee on AG split bill impact
- StrongMK Simcha Rothman defends judicial selection reform ahead of High Court ruling
Source and signal
- Internal intake