BREAKING NEWS

Bill to expand legal aid to sexual assault victims approved in Knesset committee

The Ministerial Committee on Legislation approved the bill to expand the legal assistance the Justice Ministry offers victims of sexual assault, the Justice Ministry said on Monday. 

The assistance will be granted from the initial opening of the investigation and will be extended to additional sexual offenses. Legal assistance will also be provided for civil proceedings without the requirement of an economic eligibility test. The bill will be submitted to the Knesset for approval.