Overriding the Supreme Court the smart and democratic way
It is better for the coalition to focus on the override clause than changing the composition of the committee for selecting judges. Op-Ed
It is better for the coalition to focus on the override clause than changing the composition of the committee for selecting judges. Op-Ed
National Security Minister makes demand following riot by Eritrean infiltrators in Tel Aviv, court's striking down of 4 previous laws.
Representative of haredi parties says Supreme Court always rules against the haredim, so Override Clause must be for more than Draft Law.
Construction Min. Goldknopf says PM Netanyahu promised to push Override Clause if no other option is found for Draft Law.
'We insist that the agreement we signed with the Likud at the forming of the government be fully honored,' MK Moshe Gafni says.
PM Netanyahu tells coalition parties he will advance basic law, but Override Clause is off the table.
There is much that needs changing without the Override Clause - which might become irrelevant if the rest is fixed. Op-ed.
Hamevaser newspaper: 'Terror in Torah world from intent to violate all agreements, Likud intends to violate commitment to Override Clause.'
'Override Clause is not off the table, there are a lot of parameters which have not yet been examined,' Culture Min. Miki Zohar says.
Judicial reform is 'cornerstone' necessary to create governance, National Security Min. Ben Gvir says.
'As a sector, we only lost out from this whole reform,' haredi party head says.
Following reports that judicial reform will no longer include Override Clause, Jerusalem Min. Porush clarifies: Our party won't accept this.
UTJ MK says haredi party still seeks to pass law allowing Knesset to re-enact legislation struck down by the Supreme Court.
Jerusalem Min. Meir Porush says Netanyahu signed agreement on Override Clause. 'There's no such thing as it not happening.'
Influential right-wing think-tank claims only the haredi political parties want law passed.
Senior member from haredi party says there is a willingness to compromise on Override Clause in exchange for better draft law.
Kohelet Policy Forum, one of thinktanks behind push for judicial reform, suggests Override Clause be abandoned.
MK Bitan blames haredi MKs for pressuring coalition to rush reform package. 'This should have been done entirely differently.'
Bill which allows the Knesset to re-enact laws struck down by the Supreme Court approved by a majority of 61 to 52.
Minister Meir Porush rejects compromise proposal which suggests the Override Clause will only be possible with a majority of 65 MKs.
Gafni left the Knesset building in protest over the fact that the coalition removed from its agenda the bill for the override clause.
In apparent concession aimed at jumpstarting compromise talks with the Opposition, Coalition nixes planned vote on Override Clause.
Rabbi Moshe Maya says Override Clause should be passed following Court ruling disqualifying Deri from serving as a minister.
Likud resists demands of coalition parties to specify that just 61 MKs would be needed to overrule the Supreme Court.
While Judge Tzvi Segal thinks the Supreme Court should have the final say, it should be more difficult for it to overturn a law.
The world-renowned attorney has proven trustworthy in his views on the Jewish state, even if one disagrees with some of them. Op--ed.
Justice Minister blasts Override Clause: There can be no Western democracy that does not have judicial review of legislation.
Outgoing Interior Minister: Netanyahu always preferred a government with the left.
The case for the incoming coalition to reduce the Supreme Court’s self-invested power to rule against laws enacted by the Knesset. Op-ed.
Outgoing DM says law allowing just 61 MKs to override the Supreme Court would institute corruption and trample minority rights.
"No reason to panic at Override Clause or gender-based separation," says outgoing Interior Minister.
MK Vladimir Beliak says his party will lead a fighting opposition, and is certain the opposition can be brought together.
Degel Hatorah faction holds post-election event, MK Gafni promises: 'All decrees will be canceled, I don't care what they write about us.'
Likud's number 2 MK and close Netanyahu ally Yariv Levin eyes Justice Ministry, with plans for comprehensive reform to courts, Knesset.
Council of Torah Sages instructs faction of United Torah Judaism party: Refuse to join coalition unless Override Clause is passed.
'We will advance the Override Clause to solve the draft problem,' MK Moshe Arbel says.
'I'm in favor of the Override Clause, but we may not be able to pass it,' Interior Min. Ayelet Shaked admits.
UTJ's MK Moshe Gafni promises his party will demand passage of Override Clause, putting a stop to Supreme Cour overreach.
"The residents of Mitzpe Kramim were sent there by the government, which has an obligation to find a solution for them."
Dep. Education Min. Meir Porush says his party supports Override Clause, but 'cannot make peace' with Likud's 'caprices and games.'