Israel's top court strikes down part of Netanyahu's controversial judicial overhaul plan
Israel's Supreme Court has struck down a key aspect of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plan, limiting judiciary power. The court ruled eight to seven against a law passed in July, which curtailed the Supreme Court's authority to declare government decisions unreasonable, weakening the judiciary.
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- Published Date: 08:31 | 02 January 2024
- Modified Date: 08:31 | 02 January 2024
Israel's Supreme Court decided Monday to strike down a key part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial judicial overhaul plan that limits the power of the judiciary.
The judges ruled by a slim majority of eight to seven to throw out the law.
The bill, passed in July last year, stripped the Supreme Court of its power to declare government decisions unreasonable and generally weakened the judiciary.
The Knesset, Israel's parliament, amended the Basic Law of Israel on July 24 with a majority of 64 votes in favor, enacting the legislation into law.
Israel's ruling coalition objected to Monday's ruling, with Justice Minister Yariv Levin saying it opposes the "spirit of unity" required in time of war.
The country's opposition parties expressed support for the decision, with opposition leader Yair Lapid saying the court has his full backing in "its role in protecting the citizens of Israel."
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