Justice ministry
Chief prosecutor warns police watchdog must remain independent as reform faces court challenge
Mahash is the body responsible for investigating suspected criminal offenses by the police, including cases involving alleged police violence, corruption, and abuse of authority, among other things.
Knesset passes law placing internal police investigations under Justice Ministry's authority
NIS 200,000 allocated for laptops, school equipment for low-income children in northern Israel
Justice Ministry says legal aid opened nearly 2,500 cases for Holocaust survivors over past year
State Attorney's Office appeals sentencing in Yoel Lhanghal death case
The State Attorney's Office appealed due to the leniency of the sentencing and argued that Edri's sentence did not match the severity of the incident.
Knesset debates expulsion of family members of terrorists
The bill, which is being prepared for its second and third reading, gives the authority to the Interior Minister, who can, after holding an arraignment, expel the family member.
Justice Ministry spearheads anti-racism program with Beitar Jerusalem FC Youth Team
The youth players met with Ismaila Soro and Zohar Zasno, players from the senior team, to discuss how racism impacts the club.
Levin mulling legislation to overcome High Court ruling on Chief Justice appointment
Justice Minister Yariv Levin may amend legislation to delay appointing a new chief justice, aligning with his preferred judicial appointments.
High Court orders Levin to begin process to appoint new chief justice
The High Court ordered Justice Minister Yariv Levin to start the process of appointing a Chief Justice, raising criticism from ministers and coalition members.
High Court to Levin – convene judicial appointments committee
Levin – judges in conflict of interest, proves judicial reform was justified.
The end for "machers" who have stalled urban renewal projects for years?
Power shifts to homeowners: New Justice Ministry rules fix developer payouts for canceled deals, aiming to unblock stalled urban renewal projects.
Knesset extends legal aid for victims of sex offenses
The legal aid will make submitting a complaint easier and streamline the process, leading to more complaints, and more proceedings against offenders, which will increase deterrence.
Israel must abolish the time limit for reporting sexual assault - comment
The Broad Perspective: Ending the statute of limitations for sexual offenses, especially against minors, is an essential reform that Israel must adopt.
Four years after ban: Israeli prostitution consumption increases - study
Consumption of prostitution increased between 2021 and 2024 from 7% to 9% for Jewish men aged 18 to 70, the research found.
