חוק הסיוע המשפטי (תיקון מס' 26 והוראת שעה), התשפ"ד-2024

Government bill · Published 30 Jul 2024

1Tabled
2Reading 1
3Committee
4Readings 2-325 Jul 2024
5Published30 Jul 2024

How it affects you

Families of people killed in homicide offenses will receive legal aid in criminal, administrative and civil proceedings, except suspects, defendants and convicts. Victims of sex offenses and human trafficking can receive aid from the investigation stage and in civil proceedings, from April 30, 2025, for four years, with a possible one-year extension.

Who gains

Families of homicide victims Legal aid in criminal, administrative and civil proceedings Section 1
Human trafficking victims Legal aid from the investigation stage and in administrative and civil proceedings Section 4
Sex offense victims Legal aid from the criminal investigation stage Section 4

Who pays

The text names no one who pays directly.

Under the table

Late-night vote
The final vote took place at 04:27.
Few hands
Only 9 of the 120 members took part in the final vote.
Temporary provision
The law, or part of it, is temporary and needs an extension to stay in force.
Private bill absorbed
A private member's bill was merged with a government bill.
Carried over
The bill was carried over from the previous Knesset.