Israel Passes Law Giving Politicians Greater Say on Judges' Selection

The Israeli Parliament on March 27 approved final readings of a Bill giving politicians a greater say in selecting judges, one of a series of issues that have fueled a wave of protests against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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The Bill, changing the make-up of a nine-member Judges Selection Committee, removes members chosen by the Israel Bar Association and replaces them with representatives chosen by the government and opposition.

Opposition parties, which have attacked the Bill as a blow to one of the foundations of Israeli democracy, boycotted the final vote.