Penal Law (Amendment – Offense against an Elderly or Helpless Person) Bill, 2022
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק העונשין (תיקון - עבירה כלפי קשיש או חסר ישע), התשפ"ג- 2022
TL;DRThe bill toughens penalties for offenses of fraud and deception against the elderly and the helpless, and sets mandatory imprisonment with no fine as an alternative.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill changes the Penal Law in three sections: it sets that an offense against an elderly or helpless person through fraud or deception will be considered an offense under aggravating circumstances; it imposes a mandatory prison sentence (without the possibility of an alternative fine) on anyone convicted of these offenses; and it sets harsher penalties when the offense was committed under aggravating circumstances. The bill aims to deter and to protect the elderly and helpless population from financial exploitation.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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