Yariv Levin
Victims of sexual, violent crimes gain right to address parole boards in new regulations
The rules, announced Sunday, allow victims to choose whether to explain in person or in writing how an offender’s release could threaten their safety.
Israel’s current government is failing. The next one must do better - opinion
Levin: Right-wing election victory will 'fundamentally alter' Supreme Court
US State Department restores Israel to highest anti-trafficking ranking for first time since 2021
Attorney Avi Amiram appointed to committee selecting new police investigations chief
A new committee has been formed to select the head of Israel’s independent police investigations body, part of a broader law enforcement reform.
Constitutional crisis? Israeli gov't says it will ignore Supreme Court freeze on media regulator
The hires, made as part of Minister Shlomo Karhi's controversial Communications Bill reform, sought to restructure Israel’s broadcasting oversight system, beginning with the Second Authority.
Judicial Selection Committee picks 26 more judges, registrars after extended freeze
This latest series of appointments follows Sunday's appointment of 68 judicial officials after around a year and a half of delay.
Judicial Selection Committee selects 68 officials for court system after year-and-a-half freeze
The move begins to address a shortage that the High Court of Justice said had caused serious harm to court services and the public, but it does not fully resolve the district-court vacancy crisis.
High Court rules that Justice Minister Yariv Levin must cooperate with Chief Justice Amit
The two parties must cooperate on a variety of matters that require joint action, including appointing judges and court officials.
Supreme Court president: Fake news, incitement against judges threaten rule of law
He said the situation had reached the point where some judges were afraid to answer phone calls from unknown numbers out of fear of threats and harassment.
High Court rules Justice Minister Yariv Levin must convene Judicial Selection Committee
The ruling was issued after the Minister of Justice refused to convene the committee for about a year and a half due to the lack of a broad consensus regarding the selection of candidates.
Levin tells High Court advancing permanent district court appointments not realistic pre-elections
With elections approaching, the window for ordinary appointments is closing quickly.
High Court presses Levin to advance district court appointments by Tuesday
Justices focus on Beersheba, Haifa courts as petitioners seek final order before election clock freezes Judicial Selection Committee.
High Court presses Levin over refusal to work with Supreme Court president Amit
The High Court pressed Justice Minister Yariv Levin over his refusal to cooperate with Supreme Court President Isaac Amit on judicial appointments.