Combating Criminal Organizations Law (Amendment – Expanding the Aggravating Circumstance of Affiliation in a Criminal Organization) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק מאבק בארגוני פשיעה (תיקון - הרחבת הנסיבה המחמירה לזיקה בארגון פשיעה)
TL;DRA proposal to expand the aggravating circumstance for sentencing in offenses related to criminal organizations, so that it also applies to anyone with a connection to a criminal organization who is not a formal member.
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What does the bill do?
The proposal amends the Combating Criminal Organizations Law (5763-2003) by adding a new definition: "connection to a criminal organization" applies to anyone who presents themselves, in connection with an offense, as having a connection to a criminal organization, even if they are not an official member. The proposal aims to increase the penalty for offenses committed in the name of or for the benefit of a criminal organization, in cases where an operative in the organization uses its name for threats and fear (such as extortion under the pretext of "protection"), even if the benefit did not necessarily reach the organization itself. This extends the aggravating circumstance beyond formal members of the organization.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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