Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty (Amendment – Equality Before the Law and Prohibition of Discrimination) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק-יסוד: כבוד האדם וחירותו (תיקון - שוויון בפני החוק ואיסור הפליה)
TL;DRA bill to amend the Basic Laws to explicitly anchor the right to equality before the law and a ban on discrimination on the basis of religion, origin, language, sex, disability and similar grounds.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill adds sections to the Basic Laws: section 4A providing that all citizens of the state are equal before the law, and section 4B prohibiting discrimination on the basis of religion, origin, language, sex, disability and similar grounds. The amendment reflects principles stated in the Declaration of Independence, and is meant to anchor in the Basic Law rights that until now were protected only through court rulings and specific legislation.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 72 seats
Opposition 48 seats
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