justice ministry

Levin mulling legislation to overcome High Court ruling on Chief Justice appointment

Justice Minister Yariv Levin may amend legislation to delay appointing a new chief justice, aligning with his preferred judicial appointments.

High Court orders Levin to begin process to appoint new chief justice

The High Court ordered Justice Minister Yariv Levin to start the process of appointing a Chief Justice, raising criticism from ministers and coalition members.

High Court to Levin – convene judicial appointments committee

Levin – judges in conflict of interest, proves judicial reform was justified.

The end for "machers" who have stalled urban renewal projects for years?

Power shifts to homeowners: New Justice Ministry rules fix developer payouts for canceled deals, aiming to unblock stalled urban renewal projects.

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Knesset extends legal aid for victims of sex offenses

The legal aid will make submitting a complaint easier and streamline the process, leading to more complaints, and more proceedings against offenders, which will increase deterrence.

25/07/2024

Israel must abolish the time limit for reporting sexual assault

The Broad Perspective: Ending the statute of limitations for sexual offenses, especially against minors, is an essential reform that Israel must adopt.

A prostitute in Israel waiting for a client.

Four years after ban: Israeli prostitution consumption increases

Consumption of prostitution increased between 2021 and 2024 from 7% to 9% for Jewish men aged 18 to 70, the research found.

09/07/2024

Unprecedented number of Judges and Registrars appointed to courts across the country

Being a judge "is a great privilege and source of pride to serve the State of Israel in this manner," said Justice Minister Yarin Levin.

High Court acts against Justice Minister Levin over controversial appointment decision

This follows the petition submitted by the Movement for Quality government, which claims that the Justice Minister refuses to convene the Judicial Selection Committee.

By BINI ASHKENAZI
13/06/2024

Herzog and Levin to broaden scope of Independence Day pardons

It has long been a tradition for the presidents of Israel to issue pardons on Independence Day and for the Jewish New Year.

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