Publications Regarding Constitutional Crisis
Articles
A Chief Justice Under Attack
Written By: Prof. Suzie Navot
While the selection of Justice Amit as President of the Supreme Court was done in accordance with the relevant legislation, the Justice Minister has declared the procedure "fundamentally improper and illegal." His refusal to recognize the selection creates a precedent that may lead to the deterioration of the authority of other institutions. This is what the beginning of a constitutional crisis looks like.
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.
Netanyahu and His Ministers Have Driven Israel to the Verge of a Constitutional Crisis
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
Disregard of the Attorney General’s authority to interpret the law by several government ministers is leading Israel toward a constitutional crisis.