The Zulat Institute for Equality and Human Rights petitioned the High Court of Justice on Thursday, arguing the law severely harms freedom of expression, press freedom, and the public's right to know, and that the legislative process was riddled with substantive defects. The group joins other civil society organizations that have challenged the law.
The Zulat Institute for Equality and Human Rights filed a petition with the High Court of Justice on Thursday evening, challenging the constitutionality of the Communications Law proposed by MK Shlomo Karai. The institute argues that the law, which opponents say is designed to weaken independent media, violates fundamental democratic rights. The filing comes minutes after other petitions were submitted earlier in the evening, as reported by N12. The law has drawn broad opposition from civil society groups, opposition parties, and press freedom advocates, with critics accusing the coalition of undermining the rule of law. The High Court has yet to schedule a hearing on the latest petition.
3 developments
- StrongOpposition MKs and civil rights group file High Court petitions against communications law
- DevelopingChannel 12 News petitions High Court against Communications Law, alleging PM influence on content
- StrongHigh Court of Justice halts Communications Law, drawing sharp reactions from right-wing commentators
- ConfirmedAssociation for Civil Rights joins High Court challenge to law weakening attorney general's role
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