Judicial Selection Committee
Levin tells High Court advancing permanent district court appointments not realistic pre-elections
With elections approaching, the window for ordinary appointments is closing quickly.
High Court presses Levin to advance district court appointments by Tuesday
A-G: Levin’s partial plan to convene judge selection panel does not end High Court case
Supreme Court justices accuse Levin of deepening judge shortage as appointments clash escalates
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.
Movement for Quality Gov't files motion against Levin after committee's discussion inconclusive
The movement further stated it had requested the court to sanction Levin until he abides by the ruling and asked that a discussion be conducted on the subject.
Time is running out for Levin to announce chief justice candidates
The Justice Minister must name Chief Justice candidates by the end of the day.
Knesset begins prep of controversial bill on oversight of judicial system
The bill proposed to change the process to elect an ombudsman for Israel's court system.
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.
Judicial Selection Committee to convene for first time this year
According to his agenda, the justice minister intended for the committee to discuss sub-committees within it and determine rules for the committee's procedure.
Justice Minister Levin to convene judicial selection panel within 15 days
Without new judges being appointed, Israel was on track to be short more than 50 judges by the end of next month.