Amendment and Extension of the Validity of the Emergency Regulations (Swords of Iron) (Meeting with a Lawyer for a Detainee in a Security Offense) (Amendment No. 8) Bill, 2026
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק לתיקון ולהארכת תוקפן של תקנות שעת חירום (חרבות ברזל) (פגישה עם עורך דין של עצור בעבירת ביטחון) (תיקון מס' 8), התשפ"ו-2026.
TL;DRExtending the validity of regulations allowing the postponement of meetings between detainees in security offenses and a lawyer, until January 2027.
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What does the bill do?
The bill extends the validity of emergency regulations that allow preventing detainees suspected of security offenses from meeting with a lawyer. The regulations, which apply to detainees connected to the events of October 2023 and the fighting in Gaza, are extended until January 2027. The bill sets that the total periods of preventing a meeting will not exceed 45 days, but the district court may extend this up to 90 days in certain cases involving a risk to life.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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