Government Basic Law Amendment – AG

The following is an unofficial translation of the proposed legislative changes, submitted by MK Simcha Rothman. It is a platform for discussion in Constitution, Law and Justice Committee – Advisory and Representation Authorities of the Attorney-General.

In its upcoming sessions, the Committee will discuss proposed legislation dealing with the status of the Attorney-General’s (AG) department and its director, and its authorities in the field of counsel and representation. In advance of the discussion, below is a platform for discussion, which summarizes the issue’s legal situation, its ambiguities and the problems that it raises.