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Simcha Rothman

MK Simcha Rothman during the hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on the "reasonableness law," Sept. 12, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Rothman: High Court ‘does not respect the judgment of the public’

My aim is to convince the judges that the Knesset should make the laws, MK Simcha Rothman said.

September 14, 2023

Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee Chairman Simcha Rothman, March 19, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Rothman’s request to remove Hayut from ‘reasonableness’ case denied

The Knesset Law Committee chair wanted the Supreme Court president disqualified for bias.

September 7, 2023

Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee head Simcha Rothman chairs leads a committee meeting in Jerusalem, July 4, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Rothman petitions to have Hayut removed from the ‘reasonableness’ case

The chair of the Knesset Law Committee cited a speech in which the Supreme Court president slammed judicial reform.

September 4, 2023

Israelis protest at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, demanding the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the Pegasus phone hacking affair, Jan. 17, 2022. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90.

Cabinet green-lights probe into police use of spyware

Justice Minister Levin and Attorney General Baharav-Miara are at loggerheads over need for phone hacking investigation.

August 29, 2023

MK Simcha Rothman, chairman of the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, Jan. 18, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

J’lem court puts off MK’s request for restraining order against reform opponents

The judge advised Simcha Rothman and his wife to file a civil suit against those who invade their privacy.

August 23, 2023

MK Simcha Rothman (center), head of the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, with MK Ofir Katz (left) after the panel met in Jerusalem, July 19, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

‘Reasonableness’ bill advances to final Knesset votes

The Constitution Committee dealt with almost 28,000 proposed amendments to the legislation.

July 20, 2023

Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee Chairman Simcha Rothman, March 19, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

JPost backtracks claim Knesset member Rothman supports terrorist

"He who confesses and gives up [his transgressions] will find mercy," Rothman responded, quoting the Book of Proverbs.

July 10, 2023

Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee head Simcha Rothman chairs leads a committee meeting in Jerusalem, July 4, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

‘Reasonableness’ bill sent to Knesset plenum for first reading

The measure seeks to limit the High Court's power to cancel government decisions based on subjective reasonableness.

July 4, 2023

Knesset member Simcha Rothman, chair of the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, leads a meeting of the panel on judicial reform on Feb. 13, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Key judicial reform bill debate delayed due to terror attack

The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee delayed the discussion following requests from several lawmakers.

June 21, 2023