Netanyahu explained his objection by the need to preserve the executive arm’s independent status and the scope of its authority, and by the need, as he put it, to maintain separation of powers.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes adoption of the recommendations of the public committee set up to examine the procedures for appointing the Attorney General. The committee was headed by former Supreme Court President Meir Shamgar. The main recommendation calls for the establishment of a committee charged with the screening of candidates to serve as Attorney General.
"Globes" has learned that in talks between Minister of Justice Tzachi Hanegbi and Netanyahu, prior to the forthcoming debate on the Shamgar committee recommendations, Netanyahu declared himself opposed to transferring prime ministerial powers in this matter to a five-member committee headed by an ex-Supreme Court judge, appointed by the Supreme Court Chief Justice.
Netanyahu explained his objection by the need to preserve the executive arm’s independent status and the scope of its authority, and by the need, as he put it, to maintain separation of powers.
Published by Israel's Business Arena on December 9, 1998