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Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Basic Law: Israel as the Nation-State of the Jewish People. (חוק יסוד: ישראל - מדינת הלאום של העם היהודי) -

Adoption: 2018-07-26 | Date of entry into force: 2018-07-26 | ISR-2018-L-109216

Article 1: Basic Principles.
Article 2: State Symbols.
Article 3: State Capital.
Article 4: Language.
Article 5: Ingathering of the Exiles.
Article 6: The Connection with the Jewish People.
Article 7: Jewish Settlement.
Article 8: Official Calendar.
Article 9: Independence Day and Memorial Days.
Article 10: Days of Rest and Statutory Holidays.
Article 11: Entrenchment.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Penal Code (Amendment No. 132),2018. (חוק העונשין (תיקון מס' 132), 2018) -

Adoption: 2018-06-21 | Date of entry into force: 2018-06-21 | ISR-2018-L-109215

Additional Clause (d) added to Article No. 205 of the Penal Code of 1977 on "prohibiting any advertisement that proposes prostitution involvement".

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Law of 2016, concerning the Public Complaints Commission against those who represent the State of Israel in civil litigation. -

Adoption: 2016-08-11 | Date of entry into force: 2016-08-11 | ISR-2016-L-105437

Chapter I: Definitions.
Chapter II: Public Complaints Commission.
Chapter III: Complaints Investigation.
Chapter IV: General Provisions.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Law for the Protection of Literature and Authors in Israel (Temporary Provision), 5773-2013. -

Adoption: 2013-08-06 | Date of entry into force: 2014-03-06 | ISR-2013-L-97289

The formal goals of the Law, as stated in Section 1 are:

"To ensure Israeli authors proper pay for their creations, to promote literature in Israel, to preserve cultural diversity in publication and distribution of books. to provide readers an opportunity to choose among a wide range of books according to their wishes and tastes and enable competition between publishers and bookstores with respect to quantity, variety and the quality of books offered to the consumer."

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Environmental Protection (Pollution and Transfer to the Environment - Reporting and Registration Duties) Law, 2012. -

Adoption: 2012-04-01 | Date of entry into force: 2012-04-01 | ISR-2012-L-94396

The stated objectives of the Law are to increase the transparency of environmental information in Israel; to encourage factories to decrease the release and transfer of contaminating materials to the environment; and to assist in the adoption of decisions, in the conduct of research, and in the formulation of a policy that is based on environmental justice.

The Law further establishes a register of pollutants and of the transfer of contaminating materials. The register will be accessible to the public by the Internet, free of charge. Additional information on pollutant release and transfer will be made publicly available via a geographic information system (GIS), accessible on the Internet site of the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

The Judiciary (Amendment No. 67 & 68) Law, 2012. -

Adoption: 2012-01-04 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-04 | ISR-2012-L-94395

This Law repeals Section 8 paragraph (c) and amends Sections 49 and 78 of the Judiciary Law, 1984. Section 5 paragraph (d) of the Labour Courts Law, 1969 is also repealed.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Enhanced Enforcement of the Labor Law 2011. -

Adoption: 2011-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2011-12-19 | ISR-2011-L-94394

Chapter I: Definitions.
Chapter II: Financial Sanctions.
Chapter III: Civil Liability of a Person Ordering a Service.
Chapter IV: Criminal Liability of a Person Ordering a Service.
Chapter V: Liability of the Director General of a Public Authority.
Chapter VI: Qualified Salary Examine.
Chapter VII: General Provisions.
First Appendix.
Second Appendix.
Third Appendix.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Environmental Protection (Inspection and Enforcement Authorities) Law, 2011. -

Adoption: 2011-04-05 | Date of entry into force: 2011-08-01 | ISR-2011-L-94403

The Law states as its goal the protection, maintenance, and improvement of the quality of the environment and the prevention of harm to the environment and to public health, by defining and extending the inspection and enforcement authorities of employees of the Ministry of Environment Protection. The significance of the Law seems to be its comprehensive application to a long list of existing Israeli laws, specified in its addendum, that provide protection to the environment and to public health. Thus, the Law establishes a unified system of enforcement authority for current Israeli legislation in this area and may facilitate the determination of similar enforcement authority in future environmental legislation.

The Law authorizes the Minister of Environmental Protection to appoint inspectors for the investigation of violations of environmental laws. The Law further provides the inspectors with supervision and enforcement authority. Accordingly, they are authorized to request any person to provide identification and any relevant information and documents, conduct measurements, and take samples, as well as to enter any facility or vehicle for the performance of their jobs. Supervisors, however, are authorized to enter residential areas only with a judicial warrant.

Inspectors are further authorized to interrogate suspects and persons who may have information regarding offences under the Law, seize any item connected to such offences, and request search warrants when necessary. They may also detain persons who either refuse to cooperate, are suspected of planning to flee if not detained, or whose identities are unknown, until the arrival of a police officer.

When carrying out their authority under the Law, inspectors must wear identifiable clothing, carry ID, and possess a document signed by the Minister testifying to their jobs and authority; this document must be presented upon request. Inspectors are excused from the latter requirement if it could hamper the exercise of their authority or harm the safety of the inspectors or any other persons.

Israel - General provisions - Constitution

Basic Law: The Government (2001). -

Adoption: 2001-03-07 | Date of entry into force: 2003 | ISR-2001-C-86611

Repeals the Basic Law: The Government (1992). Provides for the establishment and functioning of the government of Israel. Includes provisions on the seat of government, its responsibilities and composition, the eligibility of Ministers, constitution of the government following elections, early elections in case of failure to form a government, procedures to take in case of violation of laws by Ministers, measures to take in case of incapacity or death of the Prime Ministers, procedures in case of termination of duty for Ministers and the Prime Minister, salaries and pensions of government representatives, and measures to take to declare a state of emergency or declare war. Also amends section 21 and adds new section 36A in the Basic Law: The Knesset - No. 30.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Companies Law, 5759-1999. -

Adoption: 1999-04-19 | ISR-1999-L-79956

Part I - Interpretation
Part II - Foundation of a Company
Part III - Structure of the Company
Part IV - Administration of the Company
Part V - The Shareholder
Part VI - Office Holders in a Company
Part VII - Capital of the Company
Part VIII - Acquisition of Companies
Part IX - General Provisions
Part X - Repeal, Transitional Provisions, Application and Commencement

Israel - General provisions - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Israel's Written Constitution.

Adoption: 1995-03-01 | ISR-1995-C-44044

Book containing an English translation of the Declaration of Independence and the Basic Laws on Human Dignity and Freedom, Freedom of Occupation, Jerusalem, the State President, the Knesset, the Government, the State Economy, the Army, Israel Lands, the Administration of Justice, and the State Comptroller. Consolidated and updated as of 1 March 1995.

[It should be noted that Israel does not have a written constitution and that this title refers to the name of the book]

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Basic Law: Freedom of Occupation. -

Adoption: 1994-03-09 | ISR-1994-L-50992

Provides that every Israel national or resident has the right to engage in any occupation, profession or trade. Repeals the Basic Law on Freedom of Occupation of 1992.

Israel - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Mandatory Tenders Regulations, No. 5753-1993.

Adoption: 1993-05-13 | ISR-1993-R-92800

Made under the Mandatory Tenders Law, 5752-1992 to implement its provisions.

Chapter 1. Interpretation
Chapter 2. Ministry Contracts
Chapter 2-1. Internet Site and System of Preparation of Mechanical Tenders
Chapter 3. Contracts with the Israel Lands Administration for Carrying out a Transaction in Real Estate
Chapter 4. Contracts of the Office of the State President, the Knesset, the Offices of the State Comptroller or the Knesset Central Elections Committee
Chapter 5. Contracts of a Government Company and a Government subsidiary Company
Chapter 6. Contracts of a Corporation
Chapter 6-1. Sick Fund Contracts
Chapter 7. Miscellaneous Provisions

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Basic Law of Government

Adoption: 1992-03-18 | ISR-1992-L-39135

Replaces the 1968 Basic Law by the same name in its entirety, and encompasses the Law on Direct Election of the Prime Minister. Provides that a chief executive must personally receive a popular mandate and uncontestable power to form a government. Limitations on this power are the Knesset's approval of the Prime Minister's cabinet and a smaller Knesset majority to oust the government.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Basic Law on Human Dignity and Liberty -

Adoption: 1992-03-17 | ISR-1992-L-39134

Important provisions of the Basic Law include the inviolability of the human person; the importance of personal liberty; the right of access to and egress from the State of Israel; and the right to privacy. Exempts state security forces from the full application of its provisions.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Basic Law on Freedom of Occupation -

Adoption: 1992-03-03 | ISR-1992-L-39133

Provides that every Israeli, national or resident, has the right to engage in any occupation, profession or trade; there shall be no limitation on this right except by law enacted for a proper purpose and on the grounds of the general welfare. Repealed.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Criminal Procedure (Amendment No. 11) Law, 5750-1990 (No. 37).

Adoption: 1990-03-15 | ISR-1990-L-79950

Amends section 221 of the Law 5742-1982 [SH43, 96 and 195] and inserts a new section 225 concerning dates of service for finable offences. Replaces sections 228 and 229 concerning option of trial and payment of fines.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Penal Law (Amendment No. 27) 5750-1990 (No. 28 of 1990).

Adoption: 1990-02-05 | ISR-1990-L-79947

Amends section 184, 193 and inserts section 193A concerning prohibition of sale of intoxicating liquor to minors.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Penal Law (Amendment No. 26) 5750-1990 (No. 21 of 1990).

Adoption: 1990-01-03 | ISR-1990-L-79944

Inserts after Article 5 of Chapter 11 a new article 5A concerning offences relating to vehicles.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Penal Law (Amendment No. 26) 5750-1989 (No. 7 of 1989).

Adoption: 1989-11-28 | ISR-1989-L-79938

Amends sections 323, 337 of the Law concerning the responsibility of parent or person having charge of a minor concerning necessaries of live, health care, prevention of maltreatment. A new article 6A in Chapter 10 is inserted concerning injury to minors and helpless persons.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Penal Law (Amendment No. 21) (No. 26 of 1987).

Adoption: 1987-04-01 | ISR-1987-L-45977

Allows persons who have been sentenced to 6 months or less imprisonment to perform "service work" in lieu of being incarcerated. Such work shall be paid no less than 90 per cent of the minimum wage.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Basic Law: The Judiciary, 1984. -

Adoption: 1984-02-28 | ISR-1984-L-86612

Chapter 1: Basic Provisions
Chapter 2: Judges
Chapter 3: The Courts
Chapter 4: Miscellaneous Provisions

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Basic Law: Jerusalem, Capital of Israel, 1980. -

Adoption: 1980-07-30 | ISR-1980-L-86610

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Amutot Law, 5740-1980.

Adoption: 1980 | ISR-1980-L-49675

Governs the establishment and administration of an "amuta" (non-profit society). Available in English.

Israel - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prisons Regulations 1978.

Adoption: 1978 | ISR-1978-R-49545

Comprehensive prison regulations. Chapter C provides for prison work.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Labour Courts Law, 5729-1969. -

Adoption: 1969 | ISR-1969-L-17814

Establishes Labour Courts (the Courts shall be of two instances: Regional Courts and a National Court). Provides for the appointment of judges and representatives of the public, composition of regional courts and the National Court, jurisdition, appeal, arbitration, hearings and for related matters. Consequential amendments to the National Insurance Law (Consolidated Version) 5728-1968, the Discharged Soldier (Reinstatement in Employment) Law, 5709-1949, the Wage Protection Law, 5718-1958, the Labour Inspection (Organisation) Law, 5714-1954, the Hours of Work and Rest Law, 5711-1951, the Male and Female Workers (Equal Pay) Law, 5724-1964, and the Annual Leave Law, 5711-1951.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Emergency Employment Service Law (No. 5727 of 1967).

Adoption: 1967 | ISR-1967-L-62096

Regulates liability to Employment Service. All permanent residents between the age of 16 and 65 (60 for women) other than soldiers, policemen, pregnant women or women before the end of one year after giving birth, are liable to Employment Service. Also makes provisions for prohibition of dismissal, wage and some related matters.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Basic Law: Israel Lands as Basic Law: The People's Lands (1960). -

Adoption: 1960-07-09 | ISR-1960-L-86609

1. The ownership of Israel lands, being the lands in Israel of the State, the Development Authority or the Keren Kayemet Le-Israel, shall not be transferred either by sale or in any other manner.
2. Section 1 shall not apply to classes of lands and classes of transactions determined for that purpose by Law.
3. In this Law, "lands" means land, houses, buildings and anything permanently fixed to land.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Basic Law: The Knesset, 1958. -

Adoption: 1958-02-12 | ISR-1958-L-86613

Establishes the Knesset, the parliament of Israel. Sets out its composition, functions and responsibilities.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Entry into Israel Act, 5712-1952.

Adoption: 1952-08-26 | ISR-1952-L-53839

Provides for the requirements for obtaining a visa and governs entry into and expulsion from the national territory. Repeals the Immigration Ordinance 1941.

Israel - General provisions - Law, Act

Nationality Law, 5712-1952. -

Adoption: 1952-04-01 | ISR-1952-L-86615

Sets out the rules for how to acquire nationality and how this also may be lost.

Israel - General provisions - Constitution

Proclamation of Independence, 5708-1948 -

Adoption: 1948-05-14 | ISR-1948-C-86614

Declares the establishment of the State of Israel.