In the Knesset

  • Knesset Roundup | February 2

    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

  • The Stop and Frisk Bill – Good News!

    The Stop and Frisk Bill – Good News!

    January 21, 2016

    Dear friends,   We are all in need of some ‘good news’ these days, and I’m happy to share with … Read more

  • Knesset Roundup | January 4

    Knesset Roundup | January 4

    January 4, 2016

    Violation of the rights of minors in criminal proceedings in East Jerusalem and the Occupied Territories Special Committee for the … Read more

  • Eagerness to silence criticism is greater than support for democracy

    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

  • Knesset Roundup | December 13

    Knesset Roundup | December 13

    December 13, 2015

    Administrative Detention State Control Committee | 15/12/2015 | Discussion   ACRI’s position: Administrative detention is commonly used against Palestinians in the Occupied Territories, and … Read more

  • Marking out human rights organizations

    Marking out human rights organizations

    November 25, 2015

    “Only those who ignore history, particularly that of the Jewish people, can underestimate the necessity of organizations defending human rights,” … Read more

  • First achievement in the fight against the “Stop and Frisk” Bill

    First achievement in the fight against the “Stop and Frisk” Bill

    November 12, 2015

    In the Knesset’s Constitution, Law and Justice Committee hearing today the Minister of Public Security rejected a proposal to pass … Read more

  • Knesset Roundup | November 9

    Knesset Roundup | November 9

    November 9, 2015

    Budget discriminates against residents of East Jerusalem The Knesset Interior and Environmental Protection Committee | 2/11/2015 | Discussion   Every … Read more

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    ACRI’s response to the Draft NGO Funding Bill

    November 2, 2015

      “This proposal is yet another attempt to harm Israeli democracy through silencing and intimidation. This legislative memorandum aims to … Read more

  • Knesset Roundup | October 25

    Knesset Roundup | October 25

    October 25, 2015

        Counter-Terrorism Bill, 2011  The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee | 19/10/2015 | Preparation for second and third … Read more