The government majority behind Netanyahu and his ministers had previously passed the law on Monday after a heated parliamentary session. MPs from the opposition parties boycotted the vote, with several shouting “shame, shame”.
The adequacy clause is one of the most controversial parts of judicial reform. This aims to limit the powers of the judiciary and the Supreme Court and strengthen the position of Parliament and the Prime Minister. Critics fear for democracy in Israel as a result of the weakening of the judiciary. Proponents, on the other hand, argue that the balance in the separation of powers should be restored.
The amendment is the first major piece of judicial reform to become law.
