What is being proposed as part of the Israeli government's judicial reform plan and how does it stack up to the US?
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.
The proposed bill would edit the Basic Law - the Government to state that Deri could not be tried for theft, corruption or tax offenses.
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.
Former justice minister Gideon Sa'ar rejected the change, saying that "there is no fundamental change in MK Rothman's 'new' proposal.
Such a plan to solve the judicial crisis seizes the moral high ground by creating a system that is not only just but simple and stable.
Committee chairman Simcha Rothman introduced an analysis that compared judicial review in other countries.
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