Presence of a Lawyer in the Interrogation of Minors and Persons with Disabilities (Legislative Amendments and Temporary Provision) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק נוכחות עורך דין בחקירת קטינים ואנשים עם מוגבלות (תיקוני חקיקה והוראת שעה)
TL;DRA bill to give minors and people with intellectual or mental disabilities the right to have a lawyer present during police questioning, for a period of five years.
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What does the bill do?
The bill amends the Youth Law and the Investigation and Testimony Procedures Law to allow minors and suspects with intellectual or mental disabilities to be accompanied by a lawyer during their questioning, when they are questioned as suspects. The investigator must inform suspects from these groups of this right, and waiving it must be in writing and documented. The bill does not apply to security and terrorism offenses, and will apply as a temporary provision for five years.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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