Knesset Passes Law Allowing Government to Reject Attorney General Opinions
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The Knesset passed the Attorney General Law in its second and third readings on Wednesday, with most reports recording 65 lawmakers in favor and 51 opposed. The measure allows the government to decide that a written attorney general opinion does not reflect existing law and to set its own position in court, while exempting criminal matters. It places the office under justice minister oversight and takes effect on January 1, 2027. Supporters said it restores elected officials’ governing authority, while opponents filed High Court petitions against the law.
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Sources factually disagree on the supporting vote tally: Ynet's article body reports 61 in favor; Walla and the Jerusalem Post report 65. The remaining facts are uniform: 51 lawmakers opposed the bill, it passed its final readings, the government can set aside written legal opinions and determine its court position, criminal matters are exempt, and the law takes effect January 1, 2027.
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