Public defender's office
Public Defender warns of deepening prison crisis, expanded enforcement powers
Regarding the expansion of police enforcement, the Public Defender’s Office cited a legislative proposal to designate criminal organizations as terrorist organizations.
Body discovered in Jerusalem warehouse identified as radio producer missing for two decades
Prosecution backs acquittal of man in 1990 murder, cites rare, exceptional circumstances
Israel faces worst prison overcrowding crisis in its history, report warns
IDF Public Defender disapproves of Comptroller's Office October 7 probe
IDF public defender remains steadfast in assertion that State Comptroller's Office should stay within its jurisdiction and not be allowed to carry out investigation.
Israel must not rely on it's leaders in order to rebuild- opinion
The time has come to do what resilient people do best: not just survive, but rebuild: thoughtfully, compassionately, together.
Israel's public defense refuses to represent October 7 Hamas terrorists
Public defense generally acts as legal representation for people facing charges who cannot afford lawyers as every person on trial has the right to legal representation.
Military top lawyer: Israeli efforts to harm judicial independence hurt IDF
Israel Bar Association held its 12th annual conference on Monday, with notable Israel legal figures touching on the judicial reform.
New Israeli bill could give Ben-Gvir power to order administrative detentions
According to the bill, the minister may not use these steps if there is a way to achieve the desired result with a lesser violation of the person's rights.
Public Defender's Office slams state for abuse of power in hacking cell phones
Public Defender's Office issued its annual report slamming the state for abuse of power in hacking suspect's cell phones and a variety of other areas.
New Public Defender: Israeli justice system still mistreats defendants
Canaan replaced Yoav Sapir to run the country’s public defender system in December but has not made any major public appearances to date.
Will the public defender improve prisoner rights in Israel?
The role of the public defender is critical when it comes to Israel's prisoners and suspects. Yoav Sapir who recently stepped down as chief of Israel's Public Defender's Office is hopeful.
Sa’ar: Pass law to help judges toss problematic evidence
Turning to outgoing national chief public defender Yoav Sapir, the justice minister said, “you broke very serious new ground” in protecting the rights of defendants and prisoners.”
Jewish public defender elected San Francisco district attorney
The son of jailed anti-war radicals, Chesa Boudin stood on a progressive platform