Law

Australia passes toughest hate crime laws in country's history, despite significant opposition

The Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026 expands and strengthens Commonwealth criminal offences to address the spread of hatred and extremism.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends a press conference following a shooting at Bondi Beach, at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, December 14, 2025.
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The new law that changes agreements in the real estate world

 Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

Israeli court lifts restrictions on former Netanyahu aides in Bild leak scandal

Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) speaks with MK Simcha Rothman (L) at the Knesset, November 26, 2025; illustrative.

Knesset approves first reading of bill to make Police Investigation Department independent


Levin mulling legislation to overcome High Court ruling on Chief Justice appointment

Justice Minister Yariv Levin may amend legislation to delay appointing a new chief justice, aligning with his preferred judicial appointments.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin attends a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed judges, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in June.

A symbol of nature: Israel files landmark NIS 594K lawsuit for illegal deer hunting

The Nature and Parks Authority filed a 594,000 NIS lawsuit against Jamal Haj for hunting a protected Israeli deer species.

Ofer and his mother in the valley of the deer

Tribute to judge Henry Shakenovsky: A South African-Israeli man of justice

The global assault to undermine Israel by the abuse of law has only intensified, and a new generation of Henry Shakenovskys is needed today more than ever.

 Judge Henry Shakenovsky

UK Lawyers for Israel warns ICC Prosecutor of breaching rules for warrants against Israeli leaders

UKLFI stated on their website that Khan is "breaching these rules by misleading the Court" and accused the prosecutor of "failing to update and correct information previously provided."

  International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands February 12, 2024.

The end for "machers" who have stalled urban renewal projects for years?

Power shifts to homeowners: New Justice Ministry rules fix developer payouts for canceled deals, aiming to unblock stalled urban renewal projects.

 New regulations demand full transparency in urban renewal.

A quiet revolution is providing dignity to widowed parents - opinion

The current law in Israel sees widowed parents stand before the court as adversaries against their own children.

 THE WRITERS attend a meeting in the Knesset.

Sde Teiman riots: Threatening the checks and balances key to our survival - comment

The Broad Perspective: It is shameful to see representatives of this ultra-right-wing coalition take part in such violent, heinous riots to defend criminals.

Protesters wave Israeli flags outside the Sde Teiman detention facility, after Israeli Military Police arrived at the site as part of an investigation into suspected abuse of a Palestinian detainee, near Beersheba in southern Israel, July 29, 2024.

Israel eases immigrants credential transfer with new licensing plan, legislation

Israel is easing professional credential transfers for new immigrants, with new legislation to streamline licensing for various professions starting October.

 Simcha Rothman speaking at the Knesset on 6.8.2024

Ben-Gurion Airport raises efforts to ensure passengers safety with increased law enforcement

The Airports Authority at Ben-Gurion Airport will enforce parking rules more strictly to ensure safety and avoid fines for illegal shoulder parking.

Man walks down the highway toward Ben-Gurion Airport as traffic is stopped during the judicial reform protests on March 9, 2023.

Knesset passes landmark law, easing integration of foreign lawyers into Israel's legislative system

The Knesset has approved a major reform in the Lawyers' Law, paving the way for easier recognition of foreign legal degrees and expanded opportunities for international attorneys in Israel.

 The Knesset approves amendment to Lawyers' Law: changes in recognition of foreign degrees and easements for foreign attorneys. 5 August 2024