 Knesset Committee to examine Transparency Law for courtsNew law would allow recording, broadcasting, of court sessions. 'It's time Israel move forward on issue of transparency,' Shaked says. Spanish courts strike 2 municipalities’ support for Israel boycottsCourts in Spain's third-largest city say BDS resolutions are 'incitement to hatred or discrimination.' Fightng fire with fire: The Right discovers LawfareLeft wing organizations have long viewed judicial activism as their best antidote to electoral failure, but that is about to change. Op-ed. New Justice Minister calls to rein in judicial overreachJustice Min. Ohana: I still want decisions to be made in Knesset, and not by a body which was not voted on and which I believe harms itself. 'It was important to Sara to see that I washed my hands'Haredi woman suing Sara Netanyahu gives first testimony in court. Belgian ruling 'way beyond justice denied'Wiesenthal Centre 'appalled at court endorsement of anti-Semitism by default,' after 5 years of 'procrastination.' Neo-Nazi tried to kill Jews - and was acquittedGerman court clears neo-Nazi of twelve counts of attempted murder - 18 years after the bombing. 'Shaked, chief justice are whitewashing collusion scandal'Yariv Levin blasts Jewish Home minister Ayelet Shaked, Supreme Court chief justice over handling of court collusion scandal. 'Court collusion the worst case I've ever seen'Senior justice official slams judge for coordinating decision with investigator prior to hearing. 'It's justice system's Day of Atonement.' Justice Minister deflects criticismJustice Minister Shaked says she didn't intend to slam Supreme Court justices, Nationality Law is intended to help courts. It's final: Nat. Religious school to be transferred to haredimInterior Min. gives religious public school's building to haredim; school moves to less desirable building ahead of start of school year. 'My grandchildren have no rights'New organization backs children's rights when parents divorce, ability to maintain relationships with both parents. The world couldn't care less about the Azariya case outcomeThe Azariya case, unlike similar cases in the past, was brought to the world stage on the basis of Israel caring about what the world thinks. Supreme Court: Women can pay child support, tooSupreme Court rules child support should be set by financial status, not gender. Report: 111 sentenced to death under Hamas rulePalestinian Center for Human Rights slams Hamas, Gaza military courts for ordering death sentence illegally. Israeli courts threaten to shut down judicial systemJudges threaten first strike in history of Israeli court system, demand greater retirement benefits at taxpayers' expense. Arab MK resigns from KnessetM Basel Ghattas submits resignation letter as part of plea bargain, will be replaced as MK within 48 hours. 'Stop treating terrorists like petty criminals'Meir Indor, head of Almagor organization, says judicial system to blame for Sunday's attack, calls for special courts to deal with terror. Surprise strike hits Israel's courtsEmployees of the judicial system announce a strike affecting courts across the country. Violent Sports Fans to Face Extra PunishmentsFans at football games who get out of hand and resort to violence will now have to face the full force of the law. Report: Israel Much More 'Lawyered Up' Than EUFor many Israeli mothers, “my son the lawyer” is a dream come true, as Israel boasts four times more lawyers than EU states. Court Staff to Strike TuesdayLegal services to stop in law offices, as well as some mail service, to push fledgling postal workers' strike toward a compromise. Labor Court to Open in Judea and SamariaThe Justice Ministry and the courts system set to open up a labor court to serve residents of Judea and Samaria, according to documents.Arab Leftist gets Community Service in Rape Case52-year-old former editor of leftist site gets 6 months community service for sexual blackmail, threats, against Jewish 15-year-old. Record Number of Arrests this YearPublic Defender's Office says 62,000 arrests were carried out in 2013, the highest number in a decade. New Law Provides Legal Aid to SurvivorsThe government is backing a law to provide legal aid to survivors who have not received compensation due them Livni: I will Streamline Court ProceedingsNew Justice Minister says: "When the wheels of justice grind too slowly, there is no justice!" Court: Teitel Guilty of 2 MurdersTeitel "committed the deeds ascribed to him out of full consciousness, and willingly chose their results." Arab Court Appeal Bars Jews from ‘Peace House’The judicial system again has allowed a PA Arab appeal to ban Jews from returning to the Hevron “Peace House” that a court ruled is theirs. Corrie Verdict Won't End Delegitimization by the ISMDon't get your hopes up. This is not the end of the saga. ‘Everyone Lost in Olmert’s Trial’The Olmert trial left everyone a loser, from Olmert to the prosecution, to the court system itself, says Attorney Yoram Sheftel. Olmert Acquittals Put Scare in Holyland Bribe CaseGovernment prosecutors are running scared after the court acquitted Olmert on two severe indictments. The Holyland charges may be dropped. Olmert Guilty on One of Three IndictmentsThe Jerusalem District Court found Olmert guilty on charges of breach of trust but acquitted him on double-billing and receiving cash. D-Day for Olmert: Guilty or Innocent?Olmert’s battle against corruption charges ends on Tuesday, when he may become the first-ever Prime Minister convicted of criminal charges. Proposal: Knesset could Revive Laws Court NixedJustice Ministry proposal lets Knesset re-legislate laws struck down by the courts with a 65-MK majority. Two Arabs Attack IDF Soldier in JerusalemSoldier lightly wounded, receives treatment in hospital. Police are looking for attackers. Conviction for Calling Soldiers Nazis OverturnedThe conviction of an Israeli man who called IDF soldiers “Nazis” was overturned on Thursday, sparing him from a prison sentence. Ministry: Hold Evidence Back for 'Security Needs'The Justice Ministry is seeking to sharply limit the ability of criminal defendants to access information that could help their cases. Chief JusticeFed Up with CriticsHigh Court Chief Justice Dorit Beinisch railed at critics Wednesday and charged that “incitement” is undermining the judiciary. Rabbi Eliyahu: Finally, Freedom for DecisionsRabbi Shmuel Eliyahu thinks the decision to investigate him for his personal opinions - and not his halakhic decisions - marks progress. High Court Pro-DiraniJudges Procaccia and Joubran rule Hizbullah terror master who tormented IAF pilot Ron Arad may sue Israel for 6 million shekels. UC Law School: No PA ConferenceA San Francisco college decided at the last minute to back out of sponsoring a PA lawfare conference. Faculty are upset. Beinisch: Keep Judges SafeSupreme Court President Beinisch remembers slain judge, calls to protect court system 'so judges can do their work without fear.' ‘Court Decides Economic Policy’The High Court is a spendthrift panel that tries to replace the government in determining how to spend money, Finance Minister Steinitz charged. ‘Return Zionism to Courts’The courts have allowed democracy to swallow Zionism, says MKs Rotem and Levin, who back a bill to make Zionism the basis for court rulings. Cafe Owners Suing PA Over AttackSeveral of Israel's top intelligence officials will testify in a suit against the PA brought by the owners of the Caffit restaurant in Jerusalem. Court Overrules 'Expulsion' GagA “rose is a rose is a rose” and the same reasoning applies to the “expulsion” of Jews from Gush Katif, the High Court ruled Wednesday. Slap on Wrist for LeftistCourts have taken harsh measures against Jews in Judea and Samaria, but a judge gave only a slap on the wrist to a leftist who struck policemen. Free Speech and ‘Expulsion’Can government radio ban the use of the term “expulsion” in ads promoting the Gush Katif Museum? The High Court will decide next week. Soldiers Nab Judea AttackersIDF soldiers have arrested two teenage terrorists who put an Israeli woman in a coma in an August attack in Judea. Judges Legalize Slander in CourtWant to slander someone without being sued? Say it in the courtroom and you will get off scot-free, according to High Court ruling. |
