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Attorney General Menachem Mazuz. (Lior Mizrahi) del.icio.us Digg It!  new Last update - 14:59 06/12/2007 AG opposes Friedmann's plan to curtail Supreme Court's power By Yuval Yoaz, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Supreme Court  Attorney General Menachem Mazuz released a statement Thursday criticizing Justice Minister Daniel Friedmann's plan to curtail the Supreme Court's power by limiting the issues on which it can rule. Friedmann's proposed bill would bar the Supreme Court from ruling on defense and fiscal issues, or State Prosecution decisions made on criminal issues, plea bargains and the closing of cases. In the statement, Mazuz said that while there should be a public debate on the limitations of the Supreme Court, these limitations must not be enforced through legislation, which he said would lead to civil right abuses. Advertisement Mazuz stated that he expressed to Friedmann his opinion on the matter months ago in a meeting. He also said that several weeks ago, he relayed a detailed document to Friedmann which "portrayed a clear stand which stated that a bill regarding the Supreme Court's involvement on defense issues or state prosecutor's decisions should not be pursued." Friedmann's planned reforms to the Supreme Court, which he declared to pursue upon his appointment the Justice Ministry in February include making requirements for petitions to the Supreme Court more stringent, in order to lessen the court's workload, in his words. Related articles: Ex-chief justice slams Friedmann's plan to curtail court's power Friedmann versus the constitution Friedmann says favors limits on Supreme Court's judicial review Cabinet unanimously okays Supreme Court critic as Justice Minister Bookmark to del.icio.us Foreign correspondents Police probe 3 Israeli journalists suspected of unauthorized travel to enemy states. Petrol protest Gaza gas station owners refuse to accept reduced fuel supplies from Israel.   1.   When did The People Elect Mazuz? 14:58  |  Straight Talk 06/12/07   2.   The public want to bar the SC from ruling on defense issues ! 15:09  |  redmike 06/12/07   3.   The Putin syndrome, once you have power you don`t let go 15:15  |  The people voted 06/12/07   4.   Does Israel have any rights left? 15:25  |  Petra 06/12/07   5.   Most AGs are appointed 16:05  |  Lynn 06/12/07   6.   When did the people elect Friedman? 16:22  |  Mike 06/12/07   7.   When did the people elect Friedman? 16:28  |  Mike 06/12/07   8.   supreme court should rule on all issues 17:12  |  g. lee 06/12/07   9.   Right wing politicians want to remove legal scrutiny over army 17:23  |  Tarik 06/12/07   10.   Friedman is Preparing Legislation to be Voted On by the Knesset 17:33  |  Straight Talk 06/12/07   11.   #7 - hopefully you`re joking ?! 18:23  |  redmike 06/12/07   12.   Tarik - Boston - Foundations of American Law 18:37  |  Straight Talk 06/12/07   13.   so many problems, where to start?`` 21:07  |  Vitaliy 06/12/07

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