Tag: Basic Laws

Israel's Supreme Court has struck down a law that limited its own powers and annulled one of its quasi-constitutional Basic Laws, marking a significant constitutional issue.
In a significant ruling, the Israeli Supreme Court has struck down a law that limited its power, reversing a piece of legislation that aimed to weaken the judiciary.
On September 12, 2023, a historic hearing took place at the Israeli Supreme Court to challenge a law passed by the Netanyahu government.
Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Jerusalem to demonstrate in favor of judicial reform, protesting against the Supreme Court's decision to interfere in legislation related to the reform.
Israel's Supreme Court has announced that it will hear petitions challenging a new law that limits its ability to strike down government decisions.
Protests in Israel over judicial reforms have temporarily paused, but are expected to resume at the end of May.
In recent years, there have been concerns about the erosion of democracy and threats to the rule of law in Israel.
Aharon Barak, a prominent figure in Israeli law, reshaped the country's legal landscape through bold judicial activism during his time on the Supreme Court from 1995 to 2006.