Legal Aid Law (Amendment – Legal Aid for Victims of Offenses) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק הסיוע המשפטי (תיקון - סיוע משפטי לנפגעי עבירות)
TL;DRA proposal to expand legal aid for victims of sexual offenses regardless of an economic eligibility test, in criminal, administrative and civil proceedings.
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What does the bill do?
The bill changes the Legal Aid Law to provide legal advice and accompaniment to victims of sexual offenses in any criminal, administrative and civil proceeding arising from the offense, without examining financial means. The aid will include accompaniment in the early stages of the investigation, and legal assistance during the investigation and in civil proceedings arising from the offense. The bill recognizes the trauma experienced by victims and their need to be spared from having to disclose personal details anew to various parties.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 48 seats
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