Judicial reform law supported by Netanyahu struck down

The challenge to the controversial judicial reform, which sparked nationwide protests in Israel, has been reviewed and decided upon by a panel of the Supreme Court.

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Judicial reform law supported by Netanyahu struck down

The Supreme Court panel struck down the law forming the first part of the judicial reform, which limited the court's authority to block government decisions it deemed unreasonable, by a vote of 8 to 7.

With this decision, the Supreme Court has, for the first time in Israeli history, struck down a law that is part of the Basic Laws.

It was noted that 12 of the 15 judges on the panel agreed that the court has the authority to strike down Basic Laws, and the decision in question sets a precedent.

The government, meanwhile, reacted to the decision, arguing that the Supreme Court does not have the authority to strike down Basic Laws.

THE VOTE HAD BEEN BOYCOTTED

The bill forming the first part of the controversial judicial reform, which limits the powers of the Supreme Court in Israel, was passed with 64 "yes" votes in the third vote held in parliament on July 24.

The opposition had boycotted the vote by leaving the parliament. With the adoption of the bill, which led to protests in the country, the Supreme Court's authority to block government decisions it deemed unreasonable had been removed.

While Israel does not have a written constitution, the Supreme Court serves as the highest judicial body.

News Source: İHA