Former Supreme Court president warns of ‘dangerous decline’ in Israel’s legal system

Former Supreme Court president justice Esther Hayut warns of a dangerous deterioration in Israel’s legal system during her address at the Public Law Conference in Haifa, according to Walla News.

“Public officials who are committed to statesmanship must not ignore or disobey court orders,” Hayut says. “This is a dangerous decline. It undermines the rule of law, damages the status of the Supreme Court, and hinders its ability to continue fulfilling its role as the guardian of individual rights and the rule of law in the country.”

“God forbid we allow or accept such a retreat from one of our fundamental principles,” she adds. “These words are spoken out of great concern, but also out of belief and conviction that the judiciary will persevere, despite and in the face of everything.”

“The judges and administrative staff will continue to carry out their mission as faithful public servants, despite the obstacles and difficulties that some choose to place in their way,” Hayut concludes.