anti-democratic legislation
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Protect Israel’s democracy
April 7, 2016
Dear friends, This week I was filled with sadness. The Suspension of Members of Knesset Bill passed its first … Read more
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Knesset Vote today on the “Suspension Law”
March 28, 2016
Prior to a vote scheduled in the Knesset today on the proposed “Basic Law: The Knesset (Suspension of Members of … Read more
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Proposed law – Suspension of Members of Knesset
February 22, 2016
ACRI has released a position paper on the proposed law prior to the discussion by the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee … Read more
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Stop breaking the rules of democracy
February 10, 2016
Prior to the discussion today in the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee regarding the bill to suspend members of Knesset, … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | February 2
February 2, 2016
The NGO Bill The first reading has been postponed twice in the Knesset and is expected to be scheduled again … Read more
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Eagerness to silence criticism is greater than support for democracy
December 28, 2015
The Ministerial Committee for Legislative Affairs proved once again that there is more support for silencing criticism than for democracy. … Read more
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ACRI: New bill to limit NGO funding undermines freedom of expression and democracy
July 10, 2013
In response to a proposal by MK Ayelet Shaked (Knesset faction chair of the Jewish Home party) that would limit … Read more
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Knesset Roundup | May 7
May 7, 2013
Prohibition on Refugees and Asylum Seekers Transferring Money Overseas Continuity Motion for the Draft Bill to Prevent Infiltration Ministerial … Read more
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The Racism Epidemic
March 18, 2013
Speech by author Sami Michael, President of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, to the Conference on Racism and … Read more
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What to expect from the 19th Knesset
January 10, 2013
A new Knesset and government following the 22 January elections will bring renewed challenges for human rights in Israel and … Read more
