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High Court annuls legislation that gave Ben Gvir strong influence over police probes

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  At the same time, judges unanimously uphold other aspects of law that increased minister's powers over the force The post High Court annuls legislation that gave Ben Gvir strong influence over police probes appeared first on The Times of Israel.

The Israeli High Court of Justice has annulled a legislative amendment that would have granted National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir significant control over police investigations. This amendment, part of a broader judicial overhaul by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, aimed to empower Ben-Gvir to set policy guidelines for the police, potentially influencing investigations into politicians. The court's decision, with a majority of six justices against five, was based on the amendment's potential to undermine the independence of law enforcement and the rule of law. Critics argued that this change could lead to political interference in legal probes, particularly those involving high-profile figures. The ruling marks a significant setback for Netanyahu's coalition, which has been pushing for reforms to reduce judicial oversight.

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