Penal Law (Amendment – Harsher Punishment for Offenses of Unlawful Weapon Possession) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק העונשין (תיקון - החמרת ענישה בעבירות החזקת נשק שלא כדין)
TL;DRA bill to toughen penalties for illegal weapons possession offenses by increasing maximum prison terms.
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What does the bill do?
The bill changes Sections 144 and 340A of the Penal Law to increase prison sentences for offenses of possessing a weapon without a license or contrary to law. The changes include increasing the maximum prison terms in various sections, and setting a requirement for special reasons to be given if a court imposes a sentence lower than one third of the maximum penalty. The bill aims to increase deterrence against the illegal possession and use of weapons.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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