Evidence Ordinance Amendment (Journalist Privilege) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק לתיקון פקודת הראיות (חיסיון עיתונאי)
TL;DRThe bill adds journalistic privilege to the Evidence Ordinance, protecting the identity of sources and information, but allows a court to lift it under certain conditions.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill changes the Evidence Ordinance and adds a new chapter on journalistic privilege. Journalists will not be required to disclose the identity of their sources or their information under certain conditions. A court may order a journalist to disclose their sources only if the disclosure will contribute decisively to a legal proceeding, is necessary for justice in a serious matter, and all other alternatives have been ruled out. The bill protects journalists and their professional partners from body searches, except by a court order that meets the said conditions.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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