National Authority for Forensic Medicine Bill

What does the bill do?

The proposal establishes a national authority for forensic medicine in the Ministry of Health, which will formulate multi-year and annual plans, establish and operate an emergency center for mass-casualty events, supervise the quality of forensic medicine in Israel, and maintain cooperation with government ministries, the police and the IDF. The authority will be managed by a director and a 9-member council to be appointed by the Minister of Health, including public representatives with knowledge in the fields of medicine and academia. The council will supervise implementation of policy, approve the budget, and act under the guidance of government policy. The proposal includes provisions on conflicts of interest, members' compensation, budget reporting and rights of access to information.