ACRI has released a position paper on the proposed law prior to the discussion by the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee on February 23, 2016. It should be emphasized that a formal version of the proposal has not been published. Accordingly, our comments at this stage are based on the information published in the media.
We must clarify from the outset that we oppose this proposed law. Granting powers to Members of Knesset, by means of a political procedure, to suspend or depose serving Members of Knesset violates the right to vote and to be elected and harms the foundations of democracy.
