Page 72 - Basic Laws News Today

The bill that will prevent the Supreme Court from interfering in the appointment of ministers, allowing Shas chairman Aryeh Deri to return to the table,

The difference between the full right-wing/religious government of 1990-1992 and the current such government is that the latter appears to have full command of the 64 votes.

History will judge you, Lapid tells coalition - Click the link for more details.

OCCUPIED-AL-QUDS: Tens of thousands of Israelis protested on Monday against the government´s judicial reform bill which they say threatens democracy, as lawmakers ready for a key vote on the...

* * *

66% of Israelis: Supreme Court should have power to strike down laws that are incompatible with Israel’s Basic Laws | On Judicial Selection Committee: 63% Support Current Principle Requiring Agreement between Politicians and Justices.

JERUSALEM: The Israeli parliament backed a key part of a controversial judicial overhaul at first reading Tuesday despite protests across the country against a bill critics see as a threat to democracy.

In overnight 63-47 vote, Knesset gives first nod to plan that would give Netanyahu’s coalition more power over who becomes judge, rein in courts; 'A big night and a big day,' PM tweets after vote

Israel Democracy Institute polls says 66% of public opposes curtailing Supreme Court, including close to half of Likud voters

The Israeli parliament backed a key part of a controversial judicial overhaul at first reading Tuesday despite protests across the country against a bill critics see as a threat to democracy.