Due Process
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Human rights do not stop at the prison gates. Even a person who has broken the law is entitled to certain basic rights that cannot be compromised, and should still benefit from a presumption of innocence. This means that the broad powers that rest in the hands of law enforcement authorities must not be used in a way that violates the rights of those held in their custody.
ACRI continues to utilize legal advocacy as a means of ensuring the protection of the right to due process, particularly with regards to the Arab residents of the Occupied Territories. ACRI believes that due process applies not only to Israeli citizens, but to all people living within Israeli borders. In particular, ACRI seeks to ensure the rights of those denied a fair trial, a common practice with regards to incidents involving Israeli security carried out by the IDF, by pursuing specific legal cases and by addressing the larger issue through public advocacy. In addition, ACRI regularly publishes information regarding guaranteed rights in order to avoid unlawful arrest or incarceration.
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Knesset Round Up | June 3
June 3, 2018
Subscribe to our weekly Knesset update here: Registration Urban planning and building in the West Bank Strategic control of the … Read more
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Parents will soon be granted legal representation in youth courts
February 19, 2017
In response to demands made by the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, the Ministry of Justice will advance a … Read more
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Life-Altering Decisions
June 9, 2016
Dear Friends, Approximately 10 years ago I represented a mother on behalf of ACRI. The authorities had decided to remove … Read more
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Police Discrimination Against Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem
September 1, 2015
On August 4, 2015, ACRI contacted the Jerusalem District Commander of Israel Police in response to reports of profiling against … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | July 19
July 19, 2015
To receive the Knesset Roundup directly to your email, click … Read more
Legal Work
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Court Roundup | December 2013 – March 2014
March 25, 2014
Rulings & Decisions Equal Representation for Women & Arabs On December 19, 2013, ACRI Attorney Nisreen Alyan … Read more
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Supreme Court Overturns Law to Prevent Infiltration
September 16, 2013
“The prolonged imprisonment of asylum seekers in administrative detention is unconstitutional. The Anti-Infiltration Law is overturned.” Today (September 16) … Read more
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High Court of Justice Prepares to Hear Petition against Anti-Infiltration Law
May 29, 2013
An expanded panel of 9 Justices at the High Court of Justice will discuss the petition to invalidate the … Read more
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Supreme Court permits publication of ACRI’s filings in ‘Prisoner X’ Case
February 20, 2013
In response to ACRI’s request, the Supreme Court and the Central District Court have permitted the full publication of … Read more
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Supreme Court permits publication of ACRI’s filings in ‘Prisoner X’ Case
February 20, 2013
In response to ACRI’s request, the Supreme Court and the Central District Court have permitted the full publication of … Read more
In the Knesset
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Knesset Round Up | June 3
June 3, 2018
Subscribe to our weekly Knesset update here: Registration Urban planning and building in the West Bank Strategic control of the … Read more
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Privatizing the Courts – Denying Access to Justice
September 3, 2012
Tomorrow, the Knesset Constitution Committee will discuss a bill promoted by Minister of Justice, Yaakov Neeman, according to which courts … Read more
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Israeli Authorities Must Bolster Law Enforcement in OPT, but without Trampling on Rights
January 4, 2012
Tomorrow (Thursday, 5 January 2012) the Knesset’s Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee is scheduled to hold an expedited discussion regarding … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | Summary of Summer Session 2011
August 22, 2011
Knesset Summary – Summer 2011 With the conclusion of the summer 2011 Knesset session, the Association for Civil … Read more
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Counter-Terrorism Bill: Undemocratic Emergency Regulations Could Become Permanent Law
August 4, 2011
Yesterday (Wednesday, August 3) the Counter-Terrorism Bill passed its first reading in the Knesset plenum. The bill’s purpose is to … Read more
Publications
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New Turkel Report points to serious deficiencies in military investigations
February 10, 2013
The Turkel Commission was appointed following the Marmara flotilla affair in 2010 to investigate the legality of the actions of … Read more
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ACRI’s State of Human Rights Report 2012
December 16, 2012
ACRI’s 2012 Situation Report examines the current state of human rights in Israel and in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: house … Read more
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Five Questions on Administrative Detention and Administrative Control Orders in the Occupied Territories
April 17, 2012
By what authority? For what purpose? Against whom? How many? What’s the problem with it? Suspicions that have not been … Read more
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State of Human Rights Report 2011: Far from Sight, Liberty in Israel Is Diminishing
December 8, 2011
To mark International Human Rights Day, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) is publishing its annual report on … Read more
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Rights of Demonstrators in the Occupied Territories (Informational Pamphlet)
September 18, 2011
Following recent publications regarding the preparation of Israeli security forces ahead of the anticipated protests to take place during the … Read more
Media
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The Security Argument / Lila Margalit
July 1, 2010
An op-ed published in the Jerusalem Post by ACRI Attorney Lila Margalit Each time a new security affair is exposed … Read more
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Totalitarian Censorship in Israel / Lila Margalit
April 11, 2010
An op-ed by ACRI Attorney Lila Margalit, published on Ynet The following op-ed was published on the Ynet news site … Read more
Policy Advocacy
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Police Discrimination Against Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem
September 1, 2015
On August 4, 2015, ACRI contacted the Jerusalem District Commander of Israel Police in response to reports of profiling against … Read more
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Lethal Force Must be Used by Police Only as a Last Resort
November 9, 2014
Following the shooting incident in Kafr Kana, the Minister of Public Security Yitzhak Aharonovich issued a statement explaining that “terrorists … Read more
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Human Rights Organizations: “Refrain from Collectively Punishing Palestinians”
June 22, 2014
Concern that many of the military’s actions in the Occupied Territories do not directly serve the aim of locating … Read more
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ACRI denounces the secret arrest and investigation of journalist and Adalah employee Majd Kayyal
April 18, 2014
The ability to arrest someone, interrogate him and prevent him from meeting with an attorney – all under the … Read more
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Illegal “Wanted” Posters Hung by the IDF in the West Bank
January 28, 2014
At the end of December 2013, posters were hung in the Al-‘Arrub Refugee Camp in the West Bank with the pictures … Read more
Knesset Roundup
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Knesset Round Up | June 3
June 3, 2018
Subscribe to our weekly Knesset update here: Registration Urban planning and building in the West Bank Strategic control of the … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | July 19
July 19, 2015
To receive the Knesset Roundup directly to your email, click … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | March 4
March 4, 2014
To receive the Knesset Roundup directly to your email, click here. … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | Summary of Summer Session 2011
August 22, 2011
Knesset Summary – Summer 2011 With the conclusion of the summer 2011 Knesset session, the Association for Civil … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | August 2
August 2, 2011
August 1 – August 4 2011 Upcoming Anti-Democratic Legislation August 1-3 | National Housing Committees Bill In … Read more