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Israel Parliament Votes to Limit Attorney General’s Powers

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The Israeli Knesset has advanced legislation aimed at curtailing the authority of the Attorney General, a move that has intensified the ongoing national debate regarding the balance of power between the executive branch and the judiciary. The proposed measures seek to alter the current legal landscape by limiting the office’s oversight of government appointments and … Read more

Children Don’t Belong in Court: Protecting Young Witnesses

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A proposal by⁤ the CSU party suggests that children ⁢under the age of 14, who ⁢are currently not subject to ‍criminal ⁣responsibility, may be brought before a court through a process called a “responsibility procedure.” The Justice Minister⁤ of⁢ Lower Saxony, Kathrin Wahlmann (SPD), disagrees with this approach, deeming⁤ it populist and placing⁢ the onus … Read more