The debate on the "defendant's law" began in the Knesset

The Constitution Committee has begun discussing a law designed to ban a person who has been criminally charged from forming a government.

The committee's chairman, Gilad Karib, clarified that there is no intention to hold votes on the issue. "This is a discussion in principle that will examine whether it is appropriate for the committee to promote such a law on its behalf."

Yaki Adamkar

26/06/2022

Sunday, 26 June 2022, 09:20 Updated: 09:41

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Live broadcast from the Knesset's Constitution Committee

The Knesset's Constitution Committee began this morning (Sunday) the debate on the "Defendant's Law," which is intended to prohibit a person who has been criminally charged from forming a government.

The committee's chairman, MK Gilad Karib (Labor), clarified that he does not intend to hold votes on it.

"This is a discussion of principle that will examine the question of whether it is appropriate for the committee to promote such a law on its behalf. I have not made a proposal here. This is a significant and weighty issue that requires a value decision."

At the beginning of the debate, MK Simcha Rotman (Religious Zionism) argued that there was no chance of advancing the bill in three readings before the dissolution of the Knesset: "This is a debate that is all about spirit.

Intended for the needs of Gilad Karib's primaries in the Labor Party. "

MK Eli Avidar, one of the prominent supporters of the law, attacked the fact that he was not promoted this morning in the committee: “This discussion is theoretical and it is a pity that it is theoretical.

It's unfortunate that it's coming at the last minute.

A criminal accused even if he has trumpets of fools can not form a government. "His remarks led to a confrontation with MK Shlomo Karai (Likud) who responded:" Do you know what the difference is?

MK Avidar replied: "You are a brat.

A bibist who is worth nothing. "MK Amir Ohana also attacked coalition members:" You are carrying out an attack on democracy. "

"A significant issue that requires a value decision."

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Last week, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced that he would oppose a vote on the defendant's law, after giving his party members freedom of vote on the issue.

The coalition is considering putting the law to a vote in a special procedure through a constitutional committee, but senior officials estimate that the chances of passing it are slim.

This is despite the fact that the coalition factions that support the law have a majority even without the right, because of the common support.

Justice Minister Gideon Saar is expected to raise the bill, but opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu will not include it.

Last week, MK Gabi Lasky (Meretz) put on the agenda of a ministerial committee on legislation a private bill that would ban a criminal defendant from forming a government. Knesset Eli Avidar introduced a similar bill together with Knesset members Ahmad Tibi and Osama Saadi.

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