Penal Law (Amendment – Presumption of Arms Dealing) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק העונשין (תיקון - חזקת סוחר בכלי נשק)
TL;DRThe amendment increases penalties for possessing, carrying and transporting weapons, and defines a new offense of possessing at least three weapons, punishable by 12 years in prison.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill amends the Penal Law regarding weapons offenses. It adds a new, more severe offense for anyone who possesses, carries or transports three or more weapons without authorization, punishable by 12 years in prison. The amendment also distinguishes in its definitions between complete weapons and weapon parts, accessories and ammunition, with these parts defined separately. In addition, the bill changes the definition of arms trafficking offenses so that actual transfer of possession will not be required, and it also covers brokers in such transactions.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 72 seats
Opposition 48 seats
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