Rabbinical Courts Jurisdiction (Marriage and Divorce) Law (Amendment – Issuing a Ruling in Cases of Severe Violence) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק שיפוט בתי דין רבניים (נישואין וגירושין) (תיקון - מתן פסק דין במקרי אלימות קשים)
TL;DRThe bill provides that rabbinical courts will issue a ruling on a divorce claim within 90 days in cases of serious violence or attempted murder against a spouse.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill adds a section to the Rabbinical Courts Jurisdiction (Marriage and Divorce) Law. It provides that when an indictment has been filed against a person for attempted murder or for injury/wounding under aggravated circumstances against their spouse, and a divorce claim has been filed, a ruling must be given within 90 days of the filing of the indictment. If no ruling is given within this period, the court must submit a reasoned notice to the Great Rabbinical Court and give its ruling within 30 days of that notice.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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