Penal Law (Amendment – Fine for Possession of an Illegal Weapon) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק העונשין (תיקון - קנס על החזקת נשק בלתי חוקי)
TL;DRA proposal to amend the Penal Law imposing a minimum fine of 100,000 shekels for possession of an illegal weapon.
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What does the bill do?
The proposal amends Section 144 of the Penal Law to add a temporary provision for a period of three years from the day of the law's publication. During this period, the court will be able to impose a fine of up to 226,000 shekels, with a minimum of 100,000 shekels, on a person convicted of the offense of possessing an illegal weapon, in addition to the prison sentence. The amendment is intended to make the penalty for possession of an illegal weapon harsher, which is described in the explanation as a phenomenon that harms the security of citizens.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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