The message recently from the Israeli government has been one of intimidation towards the Supreme Court of Israel. The notion that the current extremist Israeli government can shield any piece of legislation from judicial review by making it part of a quasi-constitutional basic law is infuriating. The notion that the Supreme Court is responsible forContinue reading “It is Unacceptable to Try to Intimidate the Supreme Court”
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Situation, Logic and Consequence
The Supreme Court of Israel has decided to hear eight petitions against ”the unreasonableness amendment” to one of Israel’s basic laws. The prime minister has already opined that it is essentially illegitimate for the court to hold such a hearing since according to his view judicial review does not extend to basic laws. Thus ifContinue reading “Situation, Logic and Consequence”
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