Basic Law
This time, the Supreme Court must not blink - opinion
In every election cycle, a familiar scenario unfolds in which the Central Elections Committee disqualifies parties from running for the Knesset, a decision that has almost always been overturned.
Balad chairman barred from running in election following 31-4 Central Elections Committee vote
Election panel votes to bar Ofer Cassif from Knesset race, Supreme Court review set for next week
Israel’s next government must save the country before it is too late - opinion
Will Israeli judicial reform lead to renewed constitutional process? – analysis
The current crisis comes in great part from what some in the pro-reform camp perceive as a unilateral cobbling of a virtual constitution in which the High Court seized far too much power for itself.
What do pro- and anti-reform legal experts think of Isaac Herzog’s proposal?
Herzog also proposed administrative changes to the judicial system, which were not quite items of contention in the reform debate.
Judicial reform first vote Monday, MKs weigh security impact
The first reading vote would be on legislation that would alter the composition of the judge selection committee.
Judicial reform would weaken Israel's 'crown jewel' courts - Irwin Cotler
Given his expertise, Irwin Cotler has been called upon in recent weeks to comment on Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s proposed judicial reforms, bringing his life and career back into the limelight.
Does Israel really need judicial reform? 5 better ways to fix judiciary
5 other ideas for upgrading Israel's judicial system – without destroying democracy, doing away with the mechanisms for oversight of the government or harming our basic rights.
Is judicial reform dangerous for Israeli democracy?
What is being proposed as part of the Israeli government's judicial reform plan and how does it stack up to the US?
Judicial reform: Israel must weaken the court to let rule of law prevail
As Israel’s legislators work to rein in the Supreme Court’s near absolute power, they should create a constitution and Bill of Rights to ensure the rule of law.
Labor presents mock bill to place Arye Deri 'above Israeli law'
The proposed bill would edit the Basic Law - the Government to state that Deri could not be tried for theft, corruption or tax offenses.
Israeli judicial reform bill will split into two, Yariv Levin confirms
The coalition will likely first focus on changing the makeup of the judicial appointments committee and limiting the High Court of Justice's power to strike down laws, according to a report.
Judicial reform change offers concession – here’s why critics rejected it
Former justice minister Gideon Sa'ar rejected the change, saying that "there is no fundamental change in MK Rothman's 'new' proposal.
