Law
Petition to High Court seeks to strike down new rabbinical courts arbitration law
“The powers of the Rabbinical Courts should be curtailed, not expanded,” Israel Hofsheet CEO Uri Keidar said in a statement.
Brazil enacts law to allow divorced couples shared custody of pets
High Court begins reviewing death penalty law as Adalah files petition after ACRI challenge
Petition targets newly passed death penalty law, calling it discriminatory, unconstitutional
High Court rules: Police cannot search suspects’ electronics without warrant
The case and ruling were promoted by a petition by the Public Defender’s Office, which argued that these searches directly contradict the law itself.
Journalist, lawyer Ronal Fisher convicted of bribery after decade long trial
Given the severity of Fisher’s actions and the serious harm caused to law enforcement and public trust, the prosecution will request that the court impose a custodial prison sentence.
The legal landscape of bicycle accidents: Everything you need to know
Netanyahu's legal team pushes back against four day hearing schedule
Netanyahu is on trial in three cases, on charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust. He has pleaded not guilty to all three, in the storm of a case that began in 2020.
Police bet on Netanyahu quitting, witnesses sue for torture, new documentary alleges
A new documentary alleges that Netanyahu’s corruption case has gone well beyond a standard criminal proceeding and is damaging for Israel.
Does the law protect trees – more than it protects people?
Mayors shared a key insight: clear goals drive fast urban renewal. The secret? Dive in, solve problems in real time. Today’s mayors act like CEOs – measured by action and results.
Understanding the influence of shifting online gaming laws in the Middle East
A-G Baharav-Miara: Dismissal hearing part of 'political deal' aimed at ensuring gov't's survival
She warned that the hearing has devastating consequences for anyone who fills the role of attorney general in the future, as their hiring process will be subject to foreign and corrupt influences.
National security or freedom of speech? High Court to hear arguments on Al Jazeera Law
Civil rights, some opposition MKs, and legal experts warned during the legislative process that the law could create a “chilling effect” and deter outlets from reporting freely in Israel.
Knesset's new law on religious courts and what it means for democracy - opinion
The bill in question would further expand their authority, allowing rabbinical courts and Sharia courts to rule as arbitrators on civil matters.
