Justice minister says Gali Baharav-Miara has conflict of interest in matter, since panel will investigate her; denounces efforts to limit scope of inquiry
Coalition MKs attack AG during debate on 'reasonableness' bill, with committee chair Rothman accusing her of not protecting public interest; opposition MK slams 'fascist worldview'
AG's office opposes coalition bill to block judicial review of 'reasonableness' of elected officials' decisions; deputy Gil Limon warns of 'serious harm to basic democratic values'
Gil Limon tells Knesset panel law opens legal 'black hole,' will allow convicted criminals to hold senior positions; legal official warns Gifts Law will open door to corruption
As Knesset committee debates bill subordinating police commissioner to Ben Gvir, Gil Limon says original law passed in December has been enough to erode force's independence
Baharav-Miara says legislation contradicts law geared to ensure politicians' integrity; proposal reportedly would let PM keep cousin's $270,000 donation he was told to return
In legal opinion, Baharav-Miara's deputy says measure 'could lead to absurd situations' in which a clearly unfit PM remains in office 'for political reasons'
Ministerial Committee for Legislation backs proposal that would shackle court's ability to overrule ministerial postings, day after attorney general's office came out against move
Gali Baharav-Miara's deputies warn bill aimed at bypassing top court's disqualification of Shas chief 'constitutes another attempt... to remove constitutional safeguards'
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