Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty (Amendment – The Right to Equality) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק-יסוד: כבוד האדם וחירותו (תיקון - הזכות לשוויון)
TL;DRA proposal to add to the Basic Law the right to equality and the prohibition of discrimination as explicit fundamental rights.
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What does the bill do?
The bill proposes adding to Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty a new section enshrining the right to equality between people, and the prohibition of discrimination, whether direct or indirect, in law and in practice. The proposed section emphasizes equality before the law and prohibits discrimination on the basis of objective characteristics, while not preventing reasonable and proportionate distinctions in the circumstances of the case. The explanatory notes state that the right to equality has so far not been explicitly enshrined in the Basic Laws, despite its partial legal and statutory recognition.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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