Penal Law (Amendment – Harsher Punishment for Offenses against Medical Staff) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק העונשין (תיקון - החמרת הענישה על עבירות כלפי אנשי צוות רפואי)
TL;DRThe bill toughens the punishment for assaulting medical staff from 5 years in prison to 6 years in prison, with a minimum of six months in prison.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill amends Section 382A of the Penal Law to increase the penalty for assaulting caregivers (doctors, nurses, midwives, psychologists and any health profession declared by the Ministry of Health) in connection with carrying out their duty or role. It changes the penalty from 5 years in prison to 6 years in prison, and sets a minimum threshold of six months in prison, unless the court decided to reduce the sentence for special reasons. The explanatory notes state that the bill aims to deter potential attackers and to respond to the rise in violence against medical staff.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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