Counter-Terrorism Law (Amendment – Punitive Compensation for Victims of Offenses) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק המאבק בטרור (תיקון - פיצוי עונשי לנפגעי עבירה)
TL;DRThe proposal sets mandatory punitive compensation amounts for victims of terrorism offenses, and a minimum of half of the amount from the Palestinian Authority.
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What does the bill do?
The proposal adds a section to the Counter-Terrorism Law setting punitive compensation amounts for a direct victim or the estate of a person killed and for a close family member of the person killed. The court will be required to consider factors such as the severity of the terrorism, the identity of the parties responsible, the severity of the damage and the need for deterrence. In addition, when liability is linked to payments by the Palestinian Authority, the Authority will be required to pay no less than half of the punitive amount.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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