The Regulatory Commission report on the conduct of the National Center of Forensic Medicine which was recently debated in the Justice, Law, and Constitution Committee is the latest report to provide a systematic review of the State Prosecutor’s Office
Since the Regulatory Commission Law was enacted, the systematic review was
If It Is Not There - It Does Not Exist
Six months ago, the “Plastic Bag Law” took effect, which banned entirely the use of lightweight plastic bags by large grocery chains. The Legal Forum’s legal experts warned that the bill does not apply in Judea and Samaria and therefore consumers in these areas cannot be charged for the bags.
By Hillel Maeir/TPS on February 22, 2017
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Another Strategic Achievement in the Process of Reforming the Judicial System
On Wednesday February 22, a dramatic event took place in the judicial system when three conservative judges were appointed to the Supreme Court, one of them a resident of the Shomron.
The ability to reach this achievement is a combined result of an excellent Justice Minister, working alongside a professional
The Legal Forum for Israel Calling for the Implementation of Secret Ballots In the Judicial Appointment Committee
Selecting candidates for senior positions is a complex task, and even more so with regard to positions in the public sector which influence the lives of countless citizens.
The Judicial Appointment Committee is comprised of 3 representatives from the Judiciary, two representatives from the legislative, two representatives from the executive,
The Regulatory Commission Bill - Not Perfect, but Imperative Legislation
The Regulatory Commission Bill was approved by the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee and passed its second and third hearings in the Knesset on Wednesday, August 3. Although the bill in its current format is a flawed and softened version, its approval is of paramount importance.
The long
Shaked revives bid to extend civil law to settlements
Justice minister will ‘prioritize’ controversial legislation to protect Israelis in the West Bank from ‘discriminatory’ martial rule
http://www.timesofisrael.com/shaked-to-revive-bill-to-extend-civil-law-to-settlements/
State Prosecution Petitions Against Transparency and Review
During the last few weeks Israel’s judicial system has been rocked by the decision of employees in the Public Prosecution Office to strike in an attempt to prevent the publication of a report detailing flaws in the conduct of the Prosecution.
The Attorney General’s Office yields enormous power and
Higher penalty for hiring illegal infiltrators passes final vote In Knesset Committee
On Sunday March 13 representatives from the Legal Forum for Israel participated in the Internal Affairs and Environment Committee meeting chaired by MK David Amsalem regarding an amendment to the illegal infiltrators law.
The Legal Forum initiated a bill amendment together with MK Moti Yogev in the previous
Can Israel expel the families of terrorists?
Legal Forum chair tells Arutz Sheva about his proposal to Netanyahu that could allow Israel to take deterrent action.
Attorney Yossi Fuchs, chairperson of the Legal Forum for Israel, last month submitted a legal opinion to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, in which he proposed distancing rather than expelling the families of
U.S. House and Senate Denounce EU on Labelling Judea and Samaria Products
On Wednesday November 11 the European Union approved a measure labeling Jewish-made goods from Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem and the Golan in a clear anti-Semitic move.
Prior to the guidelines being approved, official representatives of the State of Israel as well as initiatives from the U.S Congress and Senate