anti-democratic legislation

  • Changing the Method for Appointing Legal Advisers

    Changing the Method for Appointing Legal Advisers

    June 27, 2018

    ACRI: The proposed bill will harm the independence and professionalism of the civil service, the protection of the rule of … Read more

  •  HCJ dismisses petition against the “Expulsion Law”

     HCJ dismisses petition against the “Expulsion Law”

    May 28, 2018

    On May 27th, 2018 at 8:30pm, the High Court of Justice dismissed one of two petitions against the “Expulsion Law.” … Read more

  • The Override Clause Will Permit the Nullification of Supreme Court Decisions Grounded in the Basic Laws. This is an Alarming Prospect.

    The Override Clause Will Permit the Nullification of Supreme Court Decisions Grounded in the Basic Laws. This is an Alarming Prospect.

    April 22, 2018

  • Update: Overview of Anti-Democratic Legislation in the 20th Knesset

    Update: Overview of Anti-Democratic Legislation in the 20th Knesset

    March 22, 2018

    In recent years we have witnessed a disturbing trend toward the erosion of democratic values in Israel and the promotion … Read more

  • Transfer of OPT petitions from the High Court to the Court for Administrative Affairs in Jerusalem

    Transfer of OPT petitions from the High Court to the Court for Administrative Affairs in Jerusalem

    February 25, 2018

    Memorandum on Administrative Affairs Courts Law (amendment – a decision of an authority in the area) 5768 – 2018 According … Read more

  • In other words: For the government, “too much” democracy is a bad thing

    In other words: For the government, “too much” democracy is a bad thing

    February 15, 2018

    Dear friends, “Israel must safeguard a Jewish majority even at the expense of human rights.” So declared Justice Minister Ayelet … Read more

  • ACRI position on applying Knesset legislation on Israeli settlers in the territories

    ACRI position on applying Knesset legislation on Israeli settlers in the territories

    January 10, 2018

    ACRI sent a position paper on 2.1.2018 to the Knesset Committee, ahead of a discussion on the applicability of Israeli … Read more

  • INCLO Report Release: Gaining Ground: A Framework for Developing Strategies and Tactics in Response to Governmental Attacks on NGOs.

    INCLO Report Release: Gaining Ground: A Framework for Developing Strategies and Tactics in Response to Governmental Attacks on NGOs.

    January 3, 2018

    In many countries across the world, governments have stepped up attacks on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), making it harder for them … Read more

  • Update: Overview of Anti-Democratic Legislation in the 20th Knesset

    Update: Overview of Anti-Democratic Legislation in the 20th Knesset

    December 24, 2017

    In recent years we have witnessed a disturbing trend toward the erosion of democratic values in Israel and the promotion … Read more

  • Attorney General responds to Expropriation Law Petition

    Attorney General responds to Expropriation Law Petition

    November 22, 2017

    Attorney General responds to Expropriation Law Petition submitted by ACRI, Peace Now and Yesh Din to High Court of Justice … Read more