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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Report: Levin wants to allow outside appointment of Supreme Court chief
Among his many plans for changes in the justice system, Channel 13 reports Justice Minister Yariv Levin is also working to advance a bill that would allow an outside appointment to the role of Supreme Court chief justice — changing the seniority-based system in place today.
However, the network says judicial officials believe Levin understands Supreme Court judges will not allow such a change to take place.
Current Supreme Court President Esther Hayut is set to step down in October upon reaching age 70, to be replaced with Justice Isaac Amit.