Transfer of Classified Information to the Prime Minister and Ministers (Legislative Amendments) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק מסירת מידע סודי לראש הממשלה ולשרים (תיקוני חקיקה)
TL;DRThe proposal amends laws to prevent prosecution for transferring classified information to the Prime Minister or to ministers.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal amends three laws: the Military Justice Law, the Penal Law and the Israel Security Agency Law. The amendments provide that the provisions of criminal procedure will not apply to a person who transferred classified intelligence or information to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Defense or another minister, even if they were not authorized to do so and even if they exceeded their authority. According to the explanatory notes, the purpose of the proposal is to ensure that the Prime Minister and the political echelon receive security information essential for decision-making, and to prevent concerns among members of the security establishment about transferring information.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 68 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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