חוק קיום דיונים בהיוועדות חזותית בהשתתפות עצורים, אסירים וכלואים (הוראת שעה – חרבות ברזל), התשפ"ד-2023

Government bill · Published 18 Dec 2023

1Tabled
2Reading 1
3Committee
4Readings 2-318 Dec 2023
5Published18 Dec 2023

How it affects you

Detainees, prisoners and military detainees may join court hearings by video instead of appearing in person when a security restriction is declared. The arrangement lasts until the emergency ends or four months after publication, whichever comes first, and may be extended by four months at a time.

Who gains

Detainees and prisoners Can speak privately with their lawyer before, during and after the hearing Section 15
Detainees and prisoners Will receive the hearing record and decisions within 24 hours at the latest Section 15

Who pays

Detainees and prisoners Detention and first arraignment hearings may proceed by video without their consent Section 4

Under the table

Omnibus law
This law changes 6 different laws at once.
Few hands
Only 1 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.