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25th Knesset · outgoing

Restrictions on the Return of a Person Convicted of a Terrorist Act to the Vicinity of the Victim of the Offense Bill

Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק מגבלות על חזרתו של מורשע במעשה טרור לסביבת נפגע העבירה

TL;DRA bill to impose restrictions on the movement of a terrorist convicted of a terror offense in the vicinity of the victim of the offense, in order to prevent psychological harm.

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What does the bill do?

The bill allows a court to impose a restriction order on the place of residence, work or study of a person convicted of a terror offense, in order to prevent frequent encounters with the victim of the offense. The conditions for imposing the restrictions include a court hearing, presentation of evidence of possible psychological harm to the victim, and consultation with an expert. The duration of the restrictions will not exceed three years, and they can be extended for additional periods. The bill includes provisions for keeping the place of residence and work confidential, and imposes annual reporting to the Knesset on the implementation of the law.

Passed preliminary readingFirst plenum vote: March 4, 2024

The votes on this bill

Passed26 for · 5 against · 1 abstained · 88 did not vote
Source: the Knesset's vote record ↗

Coalition 72 seats

LikudFor 12 · Absent 20
ShasFor 2 · Absent 9
United Torah JudaismFor 2 · Absent 5
Religious ZionismFor 3 · Absent 4
Otzma YehuditFor 3 · Absent 3
NoamAbsent 1

Opposition 48 seats

Yesh AtidAbstained 1 · Absent 23
Yisrael BeytenuFor 4 · Absent 2
Ra'amAgainst 4 · Absent 1
Hadash–Ta'alAgainst 1 · Absent 4
LaborAbsent 4

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