Penal Law (Amendment – Definition of Threat) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק העונשין (תיקון - הגדרת איום)
TL;DRA proposal to amend the Penal Law: expanding the definition of threats and collection of protection money, increasing the minimum and maximum penalties.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal amends Section 428 of the Penal Law (1977) in order to expand the definition of threats and collection of protection money. The proposal states that a threat or intimidation may also be carried out through implied messages, use of the threatener's status, or creating a representation that influences others in similar circumstances. The proposal adds a presumption that the transfer of money without adequate consideration constitutes evidence of collecting money in this offense. In addition, the proposal raises the minimum penalty to three years in prison, and increases the maximum penalties.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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