Judicial system
Knesset to High Court: Judicial-selection overhaul does not justify striking down Basic Law
Under the current system, the committee includes three Supreme Court justices, two ministers, two MKs, and two representatives of the Israel Bar Association.
Infamous 'Judge of Death' reinstated by Khamenei despite reports suggesting the conrary
Supreme Court president: Fake news, incitement against judges threaten rule of law
Britain challenges court decision that Palestine Action ban was unlawful
Judicial reform, conflict of interest: Do we really want to live in such a world? - opinion
The new coalition will simply repeal the policies and laws of the previous coalition with those of its choosing: Each time claiming it is simply implementing majority rule.
Judicial reform: A promising first vote puts the economy back on track - opinion
After Netanyahu’s declaration to move ahead with parts of the judicial reform, we have yet to see if our hope for change has sparked too early.
Netanyahu's reshaping of the Judicial Selection Committee - opinion
Netanyahu had also provided assurances to the opposition that there would be no tricks around this arrangement, the committee would be convened.
Judicial overhaul debate: Back to square one, everyone but extremists lose out - analysis
Each side said that the events in the Knesset where the coalition suffered a humiliating loss, whereby it did not select a member to the nine-member Judicial Selection Committee.
Netanyahu: Israeli judicial reform to advance, 'moderately, responsibly'
Leaders of the protest groups against the Israeli judicial overhaul vowed to meet Netanyahu's threats with protests and disruptions.
Protestors return to Caesarea after a night of violence outside the PM's home
After violent clashes outside the Prime Minister's family home in Caesarea on Friday, protestors again gather outside his home.
Judicial reform debate: Is Israel's reasonableness standard reasonable?
LEGAL AFFAIRS: The reasonableness doctrine isn’t explored enough in the debate, but Israeli citizens would do well to review the arguments on both sides.
Israel, UK: 2 countries without written constitutions and shared lessons
The Media Line speaks to constitutional experts to explore lessons for Israel from the United Kingdom, which has operated for more than a millennium without a written constitution.
Letter to Kohelet Forum on Israeli judicial reform, and their response - opinion
An oleh and retired South African High Court judge writes to the Kohelet Forum with concerns on Israeli judicial reform, and the forum responds.
Are Israel's pro-democracy protests fruitful or futile?
Protests send a strong signal regarding people’s conviction because they require more effort and sacrifice than other means of publicly expressing support for democracy.
