Israel parliament passes bill bringing judicial appointments under political control

The measure will hand politicians expanded powers over the selection of judges and diminish the influence of the Supreme Court.

Israel's Knesset has passed a bill enabling greater political control over the appointment of judges, effectively diminishing the Supreme Court’s power.
The measure, which will come into effect after the October 2026 general elections, marks the first time in Israel’s history that the selection process for judges will be controlled by politicians. It will change the composition of the nine-member committee that selects judges, comprising judges, lawmakers, and bar association representatives, overseen by the justice minister. The bill will see representatives of the Israeli Bar Association replaced with lawyers appointed by the ruling coalition and the opposition, and give politicians veto power over lower court appointments. It will also remove any influence of the three judges who sit on the committee overseeing appointments to the Supreme Court.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israels-government-passes-bill-bringing-judicial-appointments-under-political-control

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