Judicial Selection Committee
High Court blasts Levin: 'No judges, we are releasing murder suspects'
The High Court sharply criticized Justice Minister Levin for failing to convene the Judicial Selection Committee, warning that Israel’s judicial system is facing a crisis due to vacant positions.
Full Supreme Court to hear challenge to Judicial Selection Committee law
Israel has opened 'gates of hell' on hostages with return to war, former Mossad chief says
Ex-deputy chief justice: ICC, UN clapping over gov’t tearing down judicial independence
Knesset approves dramatic judicial selection committee bill
Yesh Atid and the Movement for Quality of Government subsequently submitted a petition against the bill to the High Court of Justice.
Emergency meeting of senior legal officials discuss Shin Bet head dismissal, A-G
“These moves, when they accumulate together, constitute a real danger to democracy and the security of Israel and to every citizen in the country," said Amit Bachar.
Controversial judicial watchdog bill passes, Lapid promises to repeal
Known colloquially as the “judicial watchdog,” the ombudsman is responsible for hearing complaints against all judges with statutory powers.
Why politicizing judicial appointments is dangerous for Israel - opinion
The framework eliminates the current supermajority requirement for appointing Supreme Court justices and replaces it with mutual veto power for the coalition and opposition.
High Court rules Levin must convene Judicial Selection Committee Sunday
Earlier on Friday, Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara penned a letter to Levin, calling on him to convene the committee.
Return of judicial reform: Knesset committee prepares new Sa'ar-Levin bill
The new bill is based on a joint proposal by Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and is expected to pass into law by the end of February.
High Court gives Levin ten more days to appoint Chief Justice
The AG wrote that it was not clear why Levin waited until the days before the deadline to air the allegations, some of which arose already in 2023.
How the Israeli system actually works (or fails) may surprise you - opinion
The judicial selection process is complex, involving input by judges, the Israel Bar Association, and Knesset.
Israeli gov't presents judicial reform compromise for appointing High Court justices
Foreign Minister Sa'ar and Justice Minister Levin propose new judicial compromise, offering concessions on Supreme Court appointments and Basic Laws.
Judicial Selection Committee change still in cards as deadline to appoint Chief Justice nears
The law in question would grant the coalition control of the Judicial Selection Committee.