Treatment of Harmful Cults Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק טיפול בכתות פוגעניות
TL;DRA bill defining abusive cults and imposing prison sentences on cult leaders, as well as establishing a database and treatment for victims.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill defines an "abusive cult" as a group that exercises control and thought patterns leading to exploitation and dependence, while committing criminal offenses. The bill sets a prison sentence for the leader of an abusive cult, forfeiture of property connected to the offense, and the establishment of a database at the Ministry of Welfare listing the names of cult leaders. The bill also requires the creation of a mental health treatment system for cult victims and their family members, and appoints the Minister of Welfare as responsible for implementing its provisions.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 68 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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