Safeguarding the State's Borders (Legislative Amendments) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק שמירה על גבולות המדינה (תיקוני חקיקה)
TL;DRThe bill defines smuggling across the country's borders as a security offense and sets a penalty of up to 15 years in prison.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill amends the Penal Law and the General Defense Service Law to define smuggling across the country's recognized borders as a serious offense because of the harm it does to the state's sovereignty and security. The offense will apply to any type of smuggling of goods or people, without distinction as to the motive for the act. This bill sets a penalty of 15 years in prison to serve as a deterrent, and allows the General Security Service to take an active role in investigating and preventing smuggling, as with other security offenses.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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