Defending the rule of law, enforcing apartheid – the double life of Israel’s judiciary

By Amnesty International

The Israeli government’s plans for a judicial overhaul continue to face intense opposition. On 12 September 2023, Israel’s Supreme Court (sitting as the High Court of Justice) began hearing petitions against the first piece of overhaul legislation, which was passed by the Israeli Knesset in July. Since the overhaul was first announced at the beginning […] The post Defending the rule of law, enforcing apartheid – the double life of Israel’s judiciary appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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