A new study claims the Knesset's powers have been eroded in favor of the legal bureau, according to a report published Monday. The study's authors and methodology were not disclosed.
01 · THE DISPATCH
The claim, reported Monday, adds to a longstanding debate over the balance of power between Israel's legislative and legal branches. The Zioneer has previously covered analyses arguing that the legal system has expanded its influence at the expense of the Knesset. The study's authors, methodology, and institutional backing were not disclosed in the initial report.
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