“The government’s plan is a relentless attack against the judicial system as if it was an enemy that should be defeated.'
Esther Hayut delivers a speech during her swearing-in ceremony at the Israeli presidential residence in Jerusalem on Oct. 26, 2017. Photo: Thomas Coex/AFP via Getty Images
It also seeks to end the Supreme Court's ability to revoke administrative decisions by the government on the grounds of "reasonability," significantly decreasing judicial oversight.giving the government and the coalition in parliament absolute control over appointing judges. She also stressed that the government’s plan will take away judges' tools to protect human rights and the rule of law.
“The implication of this bad plan will be changing the democratic character of Israel beyond repair. This is not the way to go," she said.Minutes after Hayut finished her speech, Israel’s Justice Minister Yariv Levin gave a speech of his own, accusing Hayut of turning the Supreme Court into "a political party that sees itself as being above the Knesset and above the people."
The opposition hopes tens of thousands of people will participate in the main demonstration in Tel Aviv and more in separate demonstrations across the country.
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