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Judicial Independence in Times of War: Prolonged Armed Conflict and Judicial Review of Military Actions in Israel

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Abstract

The article examines the implications of war and other armed conflicts on judicial independence in Israel. It highlights the two challenges such as the tension between judicial independence and the tension faced by judiciary when the state is threatened by an external enemy. It assesses the issue of judicial independence in times of war in Israel. It explores the capability of the Israeli Supreme Court to maintain its independence when exercising judicial review over the acts of the military commander in the occupied territories.
Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)63-96
Number of pages34
JournalUtah law review
Volume2011
Issue number1
StatePublished - 1 Feb 2011

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

  • ISRAEL. Bet ha-mishpat ha-elyon
  • JUDICIAL independence
  • JUDICIAL power
  • WAR
  • CONSTITUTIONAL law
  • EXECUTIVE power
  • DELEGATION of powers
  • RULE of law
  • JUDICIAL review

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