Law

The latest on legal issues, criminal investigations, Supreme Court rulings, trial coverage, new laws, legislation and more across Israel.

Knesset passes law that defines right to independence for people with disabilities

The unprecedented law gives the disabled more control over their lives.

Spam messages: Israel's laws and what you should do

Just say no to spam emails and SMS messages.

By ARNIE DRAIMAN
25/06/2022

Israeli law professor elected to UN Committee

Prof. Hacker is on the law faculty at Tel Aviv University, and the head of the Women and Gender Studies Program at the Faculty of Humanities.

A Nazi armband with a swastika displayed in the Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, Germany

Victoria becomes first Australian state to ban public displays of swastikas

Victoria's new swastika bill means that anyone who publicly displays the Nazi symbol will face fines, prison or both • Hindus, Buddhists and Jains are exempt, since it is a symbol of peace

Bennett's government and the legal front - analysis

A look at the government's successes and failures on the legal front, one year into Bennett's coalition

The Likud should have voted for the IDF scholarship law - opinion

The Likud's decision not to vote in the IDF scholarship law drew much criticism, but it won't save the government.

Israel needs legislation limiting online incitement - opinion

Social media has great power to influence the masses, but sometimes it is not used responsibly.

By KEREN UZAN
29/05/2022

The battle over Israel's abortion laws explained

Possible overturning of landmark US case Roe vs Wade shines spotlight on abortion rights across the world

IDF scholarship bill passes in Knesset after Likud stays out of vote

The legislation was approved 55-6 after a no-confidence motion failed to pass.

Legislating the right to equality is a must - opinion

Israel technically has a law that ensures equality, but it's not substantial enough, and more binding law are needed.

20/05/2022
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