Knesset Members' Immunity, Rights and Duties Law (Amendment – Knesset Approval for Opening a Criminal or Civil Proceeding) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק חסינות חברי הכנסת, זכויותיהם וחובותיהם (תיקון -אישור הכנסת לפתיחה בהליך פלילי או אזרחי)
TL;DRThe proposal requires Knesset approval by a majority of 90 members to open a criminal investigation or a civil lawsuit against an MK.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal amends the Knesset Members Immunity Law by adding a requirement to obtain Knesset approval (by a majority of 90 members) before opening a criminal investigation or filing a civil lawsuit against an MK, in connection with an act done in the performance of their duties or for their sake. The provision will not apply to criminal investigations concerning offenses under Section 284 and Article E of Chapter 9 of the Penal Law. The proposal seeks to clarify and protect the absolute immunity of MKs as a condition for performing their duties.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 68 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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