Treatment of Harmful Cults Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק טיפול בכתות פוגעניות
TL;DRA bill defining abusive cults and setting a prison sentence for their leaders, the establishment of 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 coercion over its members while committing offenses. It sets a prison sentence for the leader of the cult or the person managing its activity, and forfeiture of property connected to the offense. The Ministry of Welfare and Social Security will establish a public database including details on cult leaders and their areas of activity, and will be required to establish a mental health treatment system for victims and their family members. The bill includes an amendment to the Legal Capacity and Guardianship Law.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 68 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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