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The
bill, which would curb the powers of police to consult with the federal
attorney over pressing charges in individual cases, was passed by
Israeli lawmakers in its first reading late Monday. The bill is expected
to be streamlined through the parliament, the Knesset, by the ruling
coalition, but it has been blasted by the opposition as being tailored
to the needs of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, currently facing two
separate corruption investigations.
“They made sure that this law would apply to the Netanyahu investigations,” said Yair Lapid, leader of the opposition Yesh Atid party, as cited by The Times of Israel.
“It’s a law made for a single person,” he said.
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Israeli MPs have backed a law to prevent police from publishing
recommendations on whether to charge criminal suspects, with those
allowing leaks facing jail. Israeli PM Netanyahu, currently being
investigated over graft, may be the main beneficiary.
“They made sure that this law would apply to the Netanyahu investigations,” said Yair Lapid, leader of the opposition Yesh Atid party, as cited by The Times of Israel.
“It’s a law made for a single person,” he said.
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