Crime Victims' Rights Law (Amendment No. 24) (Expressing a Position Regarding a Gag Order on a Suspect's Name) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק זכויות נפגעי עבירה (תיקון מס' 24) (הבעת עמדה לעניין איסור פרסום שמו של חשוד)
TL;DRThe bill gives victims of sexual offenses the right to express their position before the court on requests to ban publication of a suspect's name.
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What does the bill do?
The bill changes the Rights of Crime Victims Law and the Courts Law to ensure that a victim of a sexual offense will receive notice of a request to ban publication of a suspect's name and will be able to express their position in writing before the court. In addition, the bill requires the court to consider the victim's position in deciding on the ban, and clarifies that a victim will be able to file a request to cancel a gag order.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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