Penal Law (Amendment – Setting a Minimum Sentence for Stone-Throwing Offenses) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק העונשין (תיקון - קביעת עונש מינימום לעבירות יידוי אבנים)
TL;DRThe bill sets a minimum sentence of one fifth of the maximum sentence for serious stone-throwing offenses.
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What does the bill do?
The bill amends two sections of the Penal Law: section 329(a)(2) – throwing a stone with intent to harm a person under certain circumstances; and section 332A – throwing stones at a moving vehicle. In both cases, a minimum sentence of one fifth of the maximum sentence set for the offense is established, and a court will be able to reduce it only for special, documented reasons. The bill is justified by the rise in stone-throwing in recent years.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 62 seats
Left the coalition 14 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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