Judicial system
Knesset to High Court: Judicial-selection overhaul does not justify striking down Basic Law
Under the current system, the committee includes three Supreme Court justices, two ministers, two MKs, and two representatives of the Israel Bar Association.
Infamous 'Judge of Death' reinstated by Khamenei despite reports suggesting the conrary
Supreme Court president: Fake news, incitement against judges threaten rule of law
Britain challenges court decision that Palestine Action ban was unlawful
Israel's public defense refuses to represent October 7 Hamas terrorists
Public defense generally acts as legal representation for people facing charges who cannot afford lawyers as every person on trial has the right to legal representation.
Israel considering special courts to try Hamas terrorists caught after Oct. 7
The Justice Ministry is examining legislation which would authorize a special court to try the Hamas terrorists.
Justice minister requests delay on response to High Court for judicial panel hearing
With no expectation for when the Judicial Selection Committee will be reformed, the longer Levin waits to convene it, the more Israel faces a shortage in judges.
Rabbis should not protest Israel at UN - opinion
Other courts do not strike down the decisions of duly elected and appointed executive officers on the grounds of unreasonableness, even extreme unreasonableness.
'75 Perspectives': Israel – from adolescence to adulthood - excerpt
This excerpted essay by Jewish People Policy Institute president Yedidia Stern appears in A Jewish State – 75 Perspectives (Academic Studies Press), to be released October 3.
What do you need to know about today's reasonableness court hearing?
The reasonableness standard law is the first and so far only judicial reform legislation to pass muster in the Knesset.
Legalese: What are the origins of legal jargon?
In light of the fact that the judicial system is all anybody here can talk about these days, let’s take a look at some legal terminology and see what the words actually mean where they’re from.
After Netanyahu’s remarks, what’s left of the judicial reform? - analysis
The prime minister appeared to drop regulating legal advisers and restricting judicial review from the agenda.
Labor court to hear anti-racism czar political discrimination firing
The High Court rejected Zena's petition demanding a conditional order against the Justice Ministry and civil service for an explanation for his termination.
Netanyahu to CNN: Court striking down judicial reform would be uncharted territory
Israeli pundits concerned over Netanyahu's 'lack of respect' for courts • Netanyahu to FOX: Reservists' protest does not weaken IDF readiness
