Publications Regarding Supreme Court
Articles
“If I am not the one deciding – then we will change the rules”
Written By: Prof. Suzie Navot
In September, the Supreme Court ordered the Minister to fulfill his duty to convene the Committee because the system cannot be paralyzed. Since then, the Minister has convened the committee, but refused to appoint the Supreme Court President. Now, the Court has ordered him to do so.
New Bill Proposed Expands the Criteria for Disqualification of Electoral Lists
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
A new bill proposes to amend Basic Law: The Knesset, by expanding the criteria that would disqualify candidates and lists from participating in elections based on minimal and even past expressions, interpreted as sympathy or support for armed struggle of an enemy state or terrorist organization.
The Sde Teiman HCJ Judgment: Too Little, Too Late?
Written By: Prof. Amichai Cohen, Prof. Yuval Shany
A recent judgment of the Israeli Supreme Court held that conditions in a notorious detention center must comply with Israeli law.
Constitutional Crisis – Definitions, Precedents, Implications
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs, Adv. Daphne Benvenisty, Dr. Nadav Dagan
Recently, Israel has faced a number of situations that could lead to a constitutional crisis. What is a constitutional crisis and why is it dangerous for the stability of democracy? IDI experts explain.
Explainer: Appointment of the President of the Supreme Court
Written By: Dr. Guy Lurie
How is the Chief Justice in Israel selected, what is the principle of seniority and how does this compare internationally? Dr. Guy Lurie explains the roles and responsibilities of the Chief Justice, an issue that is currently at the heart of a dispute between the Minister of Justice and the Courts.
Understanding the Supreme Court's Ruling: Selection of the Supreme Court President
Written By: Dr. Guy Lurie
The Israeli Supreme Court recently issued a pivotal ruling, instructing the Minister of Justice to convene the Judicial Selection Committee and select a new President of the Supreme Court. This decision come after nearly a year in which this permanent position has remained vacant.