Override Clause

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

Report:

Ben-Gvir demands infiltrators laws include Override Clause

National Security Minister makes demand following riot by Eritrean infiltrators in Tel Aviv, court's striking down of 4 previous laws.

Coalition official:

'Haredi parties demand full override clause'

Representative of haredi parties says Supreme Court always rules against the haredim, so Override Clause must be for more than Draft Law.

Haredi MK:

Netanyahu promised to pass Override Clause if there's no choice

Construction Min. Goldknopf says PM Netanyahu promised to push Override Clause if no other option is found for Draft Law.

Haredi MK vs Netanyahu: 'Override Clause is not off the table'

'We insist that the agreement we signed with the Likud at the forming of the government be fully honored,' MK Moshe Gafni says.

Instead of Override Clause:

Coalition to advance Basic Law: Torah Study

PM Netanyahu tells coalition parties he will advance basic law, but Override Clause is off the table.

Op-ed:

Netanyahu postponed Override Clause. Let's fix the rest

There is much that needs changing without the Override Clause - which might become irrelevant if the rest is fixed. Op-ed.

Haredi newspaper:

'Torah world fears intention to violate coalition deals'

Hamevaser newspaper: 'Terror in Torah world from intent to violate all agreements, Likud intends to violate commitment to Override Clause.'

Likud MK contradicts Netanyahu:

'Override Clause not off the table'

'Override Clause is not off the table, there are a lot of parameters which have not yet been examined,' Culture Min. Miki Zohar says.

Haredi minister:

'Shelving Override Clause is unacceptable to us'

Following reports that judicial reform will no longer include Override Clause, Jerusalem Min. Porush clarifies: Our party won't accept this.

Ben Gvir slams Netanyahu:

'Caving to those calling for civil disobedience'

Judicial reform is 'cornerstone' necessary to create governance, National Security Min. Ben Gvir says.

Haredi MK: 'Those opposing the reform won - we caved'

'As a sector, we only lost out from this whole reform,' haredi party head says.

Gafni:

We'll demand override clause be passed

UTJ MK says haredi party still seeks to pass law allowing Knesset to re-enact legislation struck down by the Supreme Court.

Haredi minister: Netanyahu can't do it? Then he should go home

Jerusalem Min. Meir Porush says Netanyahu signed agreement on Override Clause. 'There's no such thing as it not happening.'

'Totally idiotic':

'Override Clause isn't going to happen' says Kohelet Forum

Influential right-wing think-tank claims only the haredi political parties want law passed.

MK Rothman to introduce watered-down version of reform

Senior member from haredi party says there is a willingness to compromise on Override Clause in exchange for better draft law.

Judicial Overhaul

Conservative, pro-reform thinktank calls for compromise

Kohelet Policy Forum, one of thinktanks behind push for judicial reform, suggests Override Clause be abandoned.

Likud MK on judicial reform:

'We'll modify reforms even if the opposition doesn't negotiate'

MK Bitan blames haredi MKs for pressuring coalition to rush reform package. 'This should have been done entirely differently.'

Override Clause approved in first reading in Knesset

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:

'Override Clause - only by a majority of 61'

Minister Meir Porush rejects compromise proposal which suggests the Override Clause will only be possible with a majority of 65 MKs.

Coalition cancels vote on key bill in judicial reform package

In apparent concession aimed at jumpstarting compromise talks with the Opposition, Coalition nixes planned vote on Override Clause.

Override Clause

MK Moshe Gafni leaves Knesset in anger

Gafni left the Knesset building in protest over the fact that the coalition removed from its agenda the bill for the override clause.

Shas rabbi:

'The Override Clause should be passed within 24 hours'

Rabbi Moshe Maya says Override Clause should be passed following Court ruling disqualifying Deri from serving as a minister.

Likud includes Override Clause in agreements, but in vague terms

Likud resists demands of coalition parties to specify that just 61 MKs would be needed to overrule the Supreme Court.

Retired District Court judge:

'The override clause is necessary'

While Judge Tzvi Segal thinks the Supreme Court should have the final say, it should be more difficult for it to overturn a law.

Is Alan Dershowitz right to warn against the ‘override clause’?

The world-renowned attorney has proven trustworthy in his views on the Jewish state, even if one disagrees with some of them. Op--ed.

Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

'The new coalition is dragging Israel to a dangerous place'

Justice Minister blasts Override Clause: There can be no Western democracy that does not have judicial review of legislation.

Ayelet Shaked:

'Netanyahu opposed any reform in the judicial system'

Outgoing Interior Minister: Netanyahu always preferred a government with the left.

No, the ‘override clause’ won’t ‘crush’ Israeli democracy

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.

Gantz: Netanyahu 'trampling democracy' with Override Clause

Outgoing DM says law allowing just 61 MKs to override the Supreme Court would institute corruption and trample minority rights.

Ayelet Shaked to media: Stop scaremongering

"No reason to panic at Override Clause or gender-based separation," says outgoing Interior Minister.

Yesh Atid MK:

'The Override Clause is an assassination of the Supreme Court'

MK Vladimir Beliak says his party will lead a fighting opposition, and is certain the opposition can be brought together.

Haredi MK: 'Without the Override Clause, there's no government'

Degel Hatorah faction holds post-election event, MK Gafni promises: 'All decrees will be canceled, I don't care what they write about us.'

Next Justice Minister?

Top Likud MK plans major reforms to Israeli judiciary

Likud's number 2 MK and close Netanyahu ally Yariv Levin eyes Justice Ministry, with plans for comprehensive reform to courts, Knesset.

Senior rabbis: Without Override Clause, there'll be no coalition

Council of Torah Sages instructs faction of United Torah Judaism party: Refuse to join coalition unless Override Clause is passed.

Haredi parties to insist on Override Clause

'We will advance the Override Clause to solve the draft problem,' MK Moshe Arbel says.

Ayelet Shaked: 'I'm in favor of the Override Clause'

'I'm in favor of the Override Clause, but we may not be able to pass it,' Interior Min. Ayelet Shaked admits.

UTJ chief: 'Pass Override Clause - or we won't join government'

UTJ's MK Moshe Gafni promises his party will demand passage of Override Clause, putting a stop to Supreme Cour overreach.

'We don't evacuate communities, period'

"The residents of Mitzpe Kramim were sent there by the government, which has an obligation to find a solution for them."

'We won't be part of the Likud's games'

Dep. Education Min. Meir Porush says his party supports Override Clause, but 'cannot make peace' with Likud's 'caprices and games.'

'Blue and White is pushing the Likud around time and time again'

MK Matan Kahana attacked the coalition's decision to bury the Override Clause - 'Likud is like a leaf blown in the wind by Blue and White'.

Haredi parties to oppose Override Clause

Shas, United Torah Judaism say keeping coalition intact is more important than passing Override Clause.

Judicial overreach and the sovereignty imperative

Excessive judicial intervention into the purview of the legislature may have some unintended consequences. Op-ed.

Yamina to demand new anti-infiltrator law

Yamina submits two preconditions for joining gov't including a law allowing Supreme Court rulings to be reversed.

Haredi party promises law bypassing Supreme Court

New UTJ campaign warns Supreme Court will continue 'interfering' in haredi community's lives.

Strengthening the separation of powers in Israel's governement

Likud MK: I have no doubt they'll target right-wing MKs

What is the connection between the Override Clause and the Immunity Law? MK Miki Zohar explains.

Hotovely: Netanyahu can't be replaced so easily

'Public chose who they wanted, PM Netanyahu can't be replaced so easily,' Likud's Tzipi Hotovely says.

Smotrich's condition for entering the government

National Union chairman: We won't join coalition unless law allowing Knesset to reenact laws rejected by High Court passed within 60 days.

'Override Clause will ensure democracy'

Attorney explains why limiting Supreme Court's ability to strike down Knesset laws will ensure Israel's future as a democracy.

Women's organizations oppose Override Clause

18 women's groups take a stand on the political issue.

Jewish Home:

'No other solution to infiltrator problem'

Jewish Home rejects criticism of Override Clause limiting Supreme Court's power, says bill is only solution to illegal immigration problem.

Netanyahu tells ministers: We will support 'Override Clause'

PM explains at Likud ministers' meeting that he sought to postpone vote on clause to gain backing from all coalition factions.

Likud ministers will vote for 'Override Clause'

Despite PM's request to postpone vote for another week, Likud ministers expected to vote for legislation promoted by Bennett.

Override Clause passes unanimously

Bill to curb power of Supreme Court passes unanimously in Ministerial Committee for Legislation.

Bennett insists High Court override bill will advance

Despite PM ordering Bennett, Shaked, to shelve High Court override bill, Bennett insists legislation will be voted on as planned.

New Coalition Crisis?

Jewish Home issues ultimatum

Education Minister warns PM his party will drop support for coalition in Knesset if Override Clause limiting Supreme Court not advanced.