Israeli legal scholar quests need for striking down reasonableness law

Prof. Shahar Lifshitz of Bar-Ilan University suggests a more nuanced approach in formulating Basic Laws and urges caution in celebrating the High Court's decision.

A FULL PANEL of 15 justices sits for a High Court hearing on the legislation regarding the reasonableness standard, in September.

A FULL PANEL of 15 justices sits for a High Court hearing on the legislation regarding the reasonableness standard, in September.

(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

ByBINI ASCHKENASY

JANUARY 16, 2024 19:00

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