
Written By: Yohanan Plesner
Israel's system for appointing top law enforcement officials must not be changed
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
Given the dark insinuations in the PM's request for Knesset immunity, a vote in his favor would be a vote of no-confidence in the rule of law
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
Regardless of the decision regardin PM Netanyahu's request for immunity - the debate will revolve around the more important question: the status of the rule of law in Israel
Written By: Prof. Tamar Hermann, Dr. Or Anabi
The November 2019 Israeli Voice Index finds that 35% of Israelis think PM Netanyahu should resign and stand trial – of the Likud voters - 37% agree
As events unfold, IDI puts out a statement on the Attorney General's breaking announcement to indict Prime Minister Netanayhau
The Israel Democracy Institute yesterday welcomed the decision by Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit to publish his schedule of meetings.
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
IDI Vice President Yedidia Stern asserts that there is a conflict of interest between the Attorney General’s two functions—as State Attorney and State Prosecutor—and the office must be split in two.
Written By: Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer, Dr. Guy Lurie
In an op-ed in <em>Haaretz</em>, IDI Vice President Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer and Dr. Guy Lurie call for reform that will abolish the Police Prosecution Department, leaving the Police to investigate and the Public Prosecution to bring criminal charges.
Written By: Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer, Dr. Guy Lurie
Most criminal cases in Israel are prosecuted by the Israel Police rather than by the State Prosecutor. Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer and Dr. Guy Lurie call for a division that would make the Police responsible for investigations and the State Prosecutor responsible for indictments and trials.
Written By: Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer, Dr. Talya Steiner
Should the State always present its position in a unified voice or should state institutions with specific expertise sometimes be allowed to present their views separately? Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer and Attorney Talya Steiner address this question In an op-ed in Haaretz.
Written By: Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer, Yael Cohen
Last week, the Justice Minister proposed a bill aimed at separating the duties of the Attorney General from those of the Public Prosecutor. Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer writes that Friedman's several attempts to introduce changes to the judicial system should be seen for what they are: a part of his larger agenda of weakening the judicial system.