Publications Regarding pardon
Articles
The Ministry of Justice Pardons Dept. on Netanyahu's Clemency Request
Written By: Prof. Suzie Navot,
The Pardons Department in the Ministry of Justice writes that they cannot determine the President of the State has the authority to pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu, nor can they recommend the extraordinary and far-reaching step of doing so.
An Unprecedented Pardon Request
Written By: Dr. Dana Blander
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a presidential pardon while his trial is ongoing. President Isaac Herzog has an unprecedented decision before him that throws him into the thick of Israel's political divides.
The "Anti-Pardon" Bill: Laws are not a Substitute for a Backbone
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
In an article in <em>The Times of Israel</em>, Attorney Amir Fuchs argues that legislation that would give judges the authority to sentence murderers to life in prison with no possibility of pardon is misguided and will not prevent terrorists from being released in future prisoner exchanges.
