Abolition of the Statute of Limitations for Sex Offenses (Legislative Amendments) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק לביטול ההתיישנות בעבירות מין (תיקוני חקיקה)
TL;DRAbolishing the statute of limitations for sex offenses committed against minors and for sex offenses under aggravating circumstances.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal abolishes the limitation period for the sex offenses listed in the Penal Law when they were committed against minors, as well as for sex offenses committed under aggravating circumstances. In addition, filing an indictment for these offenses after the limitation period has passed will require the approval of the Attorney General. The proposal aims to allow victims of sex offenses in childhood to file a complaint and demand prosecution even many years after the harm occurred, taking into account psychological and social difficulties that delay early reporting.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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