Podcast appearances and mentions of Justice minister

Justice Minister, Paul Goldsmith, recently announced a proposal to the Electoral Act and Constitution Act, removing the ability for an individual to enrol on election day. Alongside this comes the proposal of halting the ability to enrol during the advanced voting period. This move has received backlash - including from within the government. This morning, Attorney-General, Judith Collins KC, says the move goes against the Bill of Rights Act. During the 2023 general election, over 450,000 enrolled in the 12-day period, with 110,000 enrolling on election day. A significant proportion of those later enrolments consist of young people, and in areas of bigger Māori, Pacific, and Asian communities. In light of this move, ACT Party Leader, David Seymour, says those who have left voting to the last minute are “drop-kicks”. As well as this, the ACT Party's justice spokesperson, Todd Stephenson, added to this, saying “Democracy works best when voters are informed, engaged, and take the process seriously,” and that “It's outrageous that someone completely disengaged and lazy can rock up to the voting booth, get registered there and then, and then vote to tax other people's money away.” For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party's Simon Court, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel spoke to him about this move.

At the heart of the Community of Christ is a growing movement towards peace and justice. Once an annual event sponsored by the denomination in Independence, MO, peace colloquies are now popping up in other places. Join host Blake Smith for a conversation with Emily Rose, Sierra Pacific Mission Center Peace and Justice Minister, about the 3rd Annual Redwoods Peace Colloquy being hosted this year in Portland, OR. Get caught up by Emily's infectious passion for connecting people and resources for the purpose of putting faith in action. This year's focus is on housing security and economic justice.More information on Redwoods Peace Colloquy, Portland, OR (Dec 2025)White Poverty, by Reverend Dr. William J Barber IIPoverty by America, by Matthew DesmondSummer Reading Discussions, Aug 7 and Sept 4 on ZoomSpencer LaJoye MusicCenter for Living Water2025 Peace Colloquy, Kansas City, MO (Sept 2025)Download TranscriptThanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services). All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey. NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

The government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

People with unpaid court fines could be at risk of having cars clamped or seized from tonight. The Government's trialling number plate scanning technology, which bailiffs can use at police checkpoints to identify fine evaders. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking there's more than $100 million in unpaid fines. He hopes the trial's effective in clamping lots of cars, because the rest of the country is sick of people not facing consequences. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Minister is moving to overhaul electoral laws, calling them outdated and unsustainable. He'll end same-day enrolment and prohibit offering free food, drink and entertainment near a voting place. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper agrees with these proposed changes - and suggests it could speed up the vote-counting process. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government says its overhaul of electoral laws - will bring swifter and simpler election processing. It plans to end same-day enrolments - with a cut off 13 days before election day. The Justice Minister says late enrolling contributed to vote counting ballooning to three weeks. Paul Goldsmith says it could have grown to four weeks, without change. "More and more people have been enrolling on election day - or just before - and that all has to be sorted out before they can do the vote counting, so we're just having to get the system sustainable because we're proud of our electoral system and we want it to work well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join host Robin Linkhart as she speaks with Glenn Johnson, Peace and Justice Minister, about the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference. Glenn shares insights on the historic ordination of Stassi Cramm as President-Prophet and other historic leadership changes that led to increased diversity in church roles.  He also discusses his personal journey, including advocating for LGBTQIA+ inclusion within the church, and shares details about his current peace and justice ministries, such as his "100 days of exhortation and prayer" and the development of new resources. Learn more about Redwoods Peace Colloquy 2025Download TranscriptThanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services). All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey. NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

In April 2021, Jennifer Poole's life was tragically and violently taken from her by a man she once trusted, someone whose long history of violence remained hidden from her, and from a system that should have protected her. This tragedy compelled her brother, Jason Poole, to stand up, not only for Jennifer, but also for every woman in Ireland who lives in fear behind closed doors. Her death triggered the launch of a national campaign for “Jennie's Law”, which represents a powerful call for systemic and fundamental change to Ireland's approach to domestic violence. Jennie's Law would essentially establish a Domestic Violence Register if it becomes legislation and is modelled of Claire's Law which already exists in the UK since 2014. A motion calling for the legislation to be published has passed at the latest meeting of Clare County Council this week. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan was there for the historic moment and spoke to Mayor of Ennis Cllr Mary Howard who represents Rape Crisis MidWest on the Clare Local Area Network, but firstly Newmarket-On-Fergus Cllr David Griffin who raised the motion and has been engaging with the Justice Minister on the matter.

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says mothers with higher incomesmust contribute fairly to child maintenance—debunking the myth that onlyfathers are responsible. Africa Melane speaks to the CEO at Heartlines, DrGarth Japhet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says speeding up the justice system is a priority. Recent announcements by the Justice Minister include bigger fines for trespassing and harsher penalties for coward punches and assaulting first responders. Hipkins told Kerre Woodham unlike National, he wouldn't spend the first 18 months in power overturning the last Government's legislation. He says there's been too much flip-flopping around. One of the things Hipkins wants to prioritise is the courts – saying that they have to deal with the inefficiencies in the system, and that justice delayed is justice denied. Chris Hipkins says Jacinda Ardern will be weighing up safety before deciding whether to return to New Zealand for our Covid inquiry. Ardern could be among key decision-makers expected to be asked to speak later this month. Hipkins told Kerre Woodham there are risks to her security in New Zealand. He says they aren't idle threats, and it's legitimate for her to consider the danger to herself and her family. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A criminal defence lawyer isn't sure changing trespassing laws will significantly impact retail crime. The Justice Minister's latest law and order proposal would double maximum fines for trespassing on businesses. It will also let owners ban people from multiple sites - and for longer. John Munro says the move, alongside an earlier announcement on harsher moves against shoplifting, won't make much difference. "Most of those sorts of people, I would think, don't have much money in the first place to end up paying a fine - does it really deter them?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government hopes to further separate itself from its predecessor with new changes to the Proceeds of Crime Fund. The latest round of funding has granted three programmes a collective $5 million to address youth offending and meth harm. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says recent changes mean there's a clear and consistent assessment for new initiatives. She told Mike Hosking they want to ensure the projects are workable as opposed to throwing taxpayer money at the sky and hoping for results. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is introducing instant fines for shoplifters, with penalities up to $1000. It said low level theft is a real scourge on the community and public confidence in the justice system is undermined if people can steal with apparently impunity. Retail New Zealand says just over $1.3 billion of goods were stolen in 2023. Under the new regime anyone caught stealing up to $500 worth of retail can be fined up to $500. For goods valued at more than $500 the fine will be up to $1000. Justice Minister, Paul Goldsmith spoke to Lisa Owen.

A slew of justice announcements this week. The Government's rolling out harsher punishments for theft and new fines for shoplifting – including a proposed infringement fee of up to $1000, based on item value. Maximum penalties for shoplifting less than $2000 will be one year behind bars, and seven if worth more than that. They also made coward punching a specific offence, which could carry a life sentence if fatal. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking all of their measures are to send the clear message that if you commit a crime, there will be consequences. He says their primary goal is to reduce the number of victims of crime, which they're making good progress on. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Minister's confirmed the Government aims to send a clear message to offenders as part of the latest legislation. The Government recently announced 'coward punches' will be treated as a new offence, giving offenders longer sentences. The reform makes good on a National and NZ First coalition promise. Paul Goldsmith says the Government's hoping to disincentivise these 'unacceptable' attacks. "We're going to send a very strong message from Parliament to the judiciary - that we expect serious consequences for serious crime." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anyone out there, hands up, who doesn't agree with the Justice Minister's plan to introduce harsher punishments for people who assault first responders? I feel like this is a complete no-brainer. I mean, there are some out there who would argue that no assault is acceptable at all and that if you create two tiers of punishment where you've got the police officers on one level and then the normal humans on another - what you're saying is that some assaults are more acceptable than others. And that's a fair argument to make, but I think reality has a role to play here, and the reality is different, isn't it? The reality is you and I, regular citizens, can just walk away if we see something happening, if we see there's somebody who needs a bit of help, but we can see it's not safe - we can just keep on going. First responders can't. For police and ambo workers in the fire service, it is their job to go into those situations that are often quite risky because people are upset or people have been substance abusing or whatever. And having a different level of offense for them is an acknowledgement, I think, that they face greater risk, so they should have greater protection. Now, obviously, just attaching a higher punishment to it doesn't mean it's necessarily going to deter someone from doing something, especially if they're off their face and they're making bad decisions. But I would be surprised if it doesn't have an effect over time. As the punishments start coming in, I suspect it will have an impact - the impact of making first offenders a no go. I find it hard to believe that anybody would assault an ambulance worker, because, you know, is there anybody who was there to help you more than an ambulance worker? They're not there to arrest you. They're just there to help you. But it happens. At the last count, there were 12 assaults on ambulance workers every single week, and that was before COVID. So probably like everything since then, I imagine the numbers would have gone up. But here's the question I have about this, right? This is not a new idea. From what I can see, this idea was first pitched by New Zealand First seven years ago. It got to a second reading, never went any further. Same as with the coward's punch, which has just been announced today after being first pitched seven years ago. On the face of it, I would say a it's good idea. So why does it take so long for good ideas to become law? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiosrú has decided to avoid further action in the case of Evan Fitzgerald, who fired shots in the air in Carlow before taking his own life. Questions have been raised in the Oireachtas about Gardai's investigation into Mr Fitzgerald. We were joined by Independent Senator Michael McDowell and Former Assistant Garda Commissioner Pat Leahy.

A spate of new sentencing reforms will take effect today, including the sentence discount caps that promise to restore 'real consequences' for crime. As part of the reforms, judges won't be able to reduce an offender's sentence by more than 40 percent for mitigating factors. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the Government's top priority is to restore law and order. "Remember, people were very worried about disorder in their communities and streets and high levels of crime - and over the last 18 months, we've been doing a lot of things. But a big part of it is about ensuring there are real consequences for crime." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cabinet has signed off on plans to buy Dublin's Citywest Hotel and campus for 148 million euro. The State has been leasing the site since 2020, and it's been used to accommodate international protection applicants and those fleeing the war in Ukraine since 2022. The site has the capacity to accommodate up to 2,300 people, and is currently used for housing international protection applicants and those fleeing the war in Ukraine. The Justice Minister says it's an opportunity to deliver a State-owned accommodation centre. Will the State's Citywest Acquisition Pave the Way for Similar Actions on Clare Hotels? For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy and Michael Vaughan, of Vaughan's Lodge in Lahinch.

Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi says the National Prosecuting Authority is receiving the necessary support from her department despite its shortcomings. Kubayi is appearing before the parliament's portfolio committee on Justice and Constitutional Development. This comes as Batohi faces scrutiny after alleging that the NPA has been "infiltrated" by rogue elements...

Proposed anti-stalking laws are being strengthened - following recommendations from Parliament's Justice Select Committee. Originally the proposed offence, with a maximum penalty of five years in prison, captured three specified acts within a one year period. It'll now be triggered after two acts within two years, which Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says better recognises patterns of behaviour and the time that can pass between incidents. He explained they took feedback on board - and agreed to make some changes. "What we've seen is plenty of evidence that, in certain circumstances, these sorts of stalking behaviours can lead to more serious outcomes - and we're all aware of terrible examples of that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, says the escalation in the number of children being recruited to form gangs over the years is worrying. Nel was speaking in Mitchell's Plain (on the Cape Flats) during a child protection commemoration event to mark child protection week. Residents and community organisations in the area gathered to discuss issues such as child safety, cyber bullying, child trafficking and crimes affecting the youth. Andile Mbanjwa reports....

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A Clare TD claims it's "not possible" for Gardaí in this county to police drug-related crime due to insufficient resources. Responding to a parliamentary question from Bodyke Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney, the Justice Minister has confirmed there are just 15 Gardaí and three sergeants currently attached to the Clare Tipperary Garda Division's Drugs Unit. He's also revealed that a revamp of the Garda National Immigration Bureau's facilities in the arrivals hall of Shannon Airport will be completed in 2027. Deputy Cooney believes recruitment must be ramped up in order to prevent further "misery" being inflicted on families by the illegal drug trade.

Canada's new justice minister Sean Fraser dismissed concerns about two Liberal bills that enable criminals to be freed on bail as “weird.” Despite talking tough about trade on the campaign trail, Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent exemptions on U.S. goods essentially cancel out any retaliatory tariffs. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre blasted Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney for refusing to release a federal budget this year. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The parents of a young DJ beaten to death by a stranger are appealing to the Justice Minister to reverse a decision to allow the killer back on the streets just seven years after the attack. Richard McLaughlin was found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of Jimmy Laughlin in Sligo in 2018. Reporter Barry Lenihan has more.

A legal expert has raised issues with the Government's plan to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections. The Government is proposing to reverse changes that let prisoners with sentences under three years vote, with the Justice Minister saying this sends a message to those who breach their civil responsibilities. Electoral law expert and barrister Graeme Edgeler has taken issue with the 'randomness' of this proposal. "If someone's got a life sentence or 10 years or something, they're going to miss out on voting at elections - but someone who's maybe got a one-year sentence, the question of whether they get banned from voting turns on whether they got sentence in 2023 or 2025." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections. Goldsmith spoke to Alexa Cook.

Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin justice spokesperson, Matt Carthy, about Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan not attending this year’s GRA conference in Killarney.

The Justice Minister says reinstating a total ban on prisoner voting is not likely to change the outcome of elections. The proposal would reverse changes introduced in 2020 allowing prisoners serving sentences of less than three years to vote. People detained on remand or serving sentences of home detention will still be able to vote. Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking the number of votes coming out of prisons is not enough to sway a result. He says it's about sending a signal to people who breach the rights and responsibilities of living in society. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government says it's doing so well in lowering violent crime that it's surpassing its own best-case-scenario targets. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann.

The Government hopes victim figures will continue on a downward trend as new legislation takes effect. The Justice Minister expects the data to remain volatile and says more work is still needed. Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking the three strikes and tougher sentencing laws will kick in from June. He says the best place to start is the small group of New Zealanders creating multiple victims. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ronan Clogher, General Secretary of the AGSI, discusses their annual conference & issue facing their members.

A Clare member of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspector's National Executive says the Justice Minister will have to answer for the stripping of resources from this county. The AGSI is holding its annual conference in Kilarney today, and will be raising concerns over controversial new conduct and performance regulations and the Garda policing model, which led to the merger of the Clare and Tipperay divisions. The conference will be attended by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan. Ennis-based Detective Sergeant Brian Howard has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that policy changes have made it increasingly difficult for Gardaí to do their jobs.

K9 Search and Rescue has responded to the 2023 Turkey Earthquake and the Creeslough disaster. However, it can't help the PSNI find missing people as it has been blocked from joining an official register. Our reporter Barry Lenihan tells us more.

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan will not attend the Garda Representative Association's annual conference this year. The GRA once again did not invite Commissioner Drew Harris. We discuss further with Christy Galligan, Former Garda Sergeant.

Paul Byrne talks to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Justice Minister says he's hunting for a solution to make sure victims of crime get their reparations. Figures released under the Official Information Act show almost half of all court-ordered reparation payments are overdue – $105 million owed to victims. Paul Goldsmith says there's scope for taking it out of people's benefits. He told Mike Hosking while they don't want to send people to prison, there needs to be an incentive to pay. Goldsmith says he's looking for an annoying and painful punishment that will make criminals pay up. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Minister says the Government is still fleshing out some sentencing details as new rules pass through Parliament. Legislation passed today caps judges' sentence discounts at 40 percent. It also encourages cumulative sentencing for offences done on bail, in custody, or on parole. Minister Paul Goldsmith says it sends a bad signal if sentences aren't added together. "We haven't gone so far as legislating that that should always happen every time at this stage, because it does have very, very significant impacts on our prison populations - and our ability to cope with it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate. Discuss: 1. Regardless of polls all over the map, and the challenges afoot - I think two things are clear about the upcoming federal election. It is a TRUE heavyweight fight...we all think the "next" election is a critical one in turning the country's sails in a certain direction - but this is going to generate a ton of interest, eclipse voter apathy and indifference, and we probably will all be sick of the slogans, the platforms, and the mud-wrestling. Yes? Huge interest? Especially in stark contrast to the recent provincial election? 2. It's a bit inside - but the first two appointments by Mark Carney.....old-school Liberal cabinet ministers who fell well out of favour in controversial circumstances in the Trudeau era - Marco Mendicino as Chief of Staff to Carney, and David Lametti, the Justice Minister who had some embarrassing secret texts revealed in the Freedom Convoy/Emergencies Act era when the Inquiry happened regarding government direction. Like, right away - not sure you're telling Canada...you're moving along and so many lessons have been learned! 3. OIivia Chow did not attend the scene of the shooting in Scarborough this weekend.....I know, I know - we spend a lot of time on where she is, what she goes to, and how she explains it away afterwards - her myriad of explanations for snubbing the October 7th vigil were......not awesome - what about this one? 4. We need more public bathrooms AND garbage bins in Toronto - this gets us on the road to one of the two, does it not??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amendments to the crimes act will mean citizens can intervene and detain someone who for example is making off with a trolley full of groceries without paying. The power will extend to any crimes act offences, so that includes murder, manslaughter, assault and family or sexual violence, and theft. The Justice Minister said at the moment security guards are not protected from civil or criminal liablity if they detain someone pinching goods worth less than a thousand dollars. CEO of the Security Association Gary Morrison spoke to Lisa Owen.

A youth advocate says the government's changes to citizen's arrest powers will escalate violence and put lives at risk. The Justice Minister has unveiled new rules about how members of the public will be able to "arrest" people under a revamped law aimed to tackle retail crime. Kick Back founder and youth advocate Aaron Hendry spoke to Alexa Cook.

The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday increasing citizen's arrest powers. Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Dealing with retail crime could be about to get easier. Incoming new Government measures are expected to address the possibility of citizen's arrests and make it clearer how people can protect their properties. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking a government advisory group has been working very hard on recommendations and next steps, which will be confirmed later today. It comes as new data shows overall retail crime increased 12%, however ram raids halved last year, and violent crime dropped 2%. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick and Paul discuss another busy week of crime, with new Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan taking the reins, the possibility of the Kinahans being extradited this year, and an advancing probe into Gerry Hutch and alleged corrupt cops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Legal reporter Jeremy Sharon joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Sharon was in court yesterday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed his testimony in his corruption trial. We hear whether the premier seems in good health following his prostate surgery even as his hearing was canceled today and tomorrow over a judge's illness. We learn that an angry Netanyahu alleged that key aspects of the case against him rested on testimony that had been illegitimately obtained from witnesses such as former aides Nir Hefetz, Ari Harrow, and Shlomo Filber and that aspects of the indictment against him are factually inaccurate. After an unprecedented 16 months without a permanent Supreme Court president and in the face of unrelenting opposition from Justice Minister Yariv Levin, Justice Isaac Amit was elected head of Israel’s top court on Sunday night in a court-forced vote by the Judicial Selection Committee. Sharon delves into the tricky situation in which Levin, together with the other coalition representatives in the committee, Settlements Minister Orit Strock and Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer, boycotted the hearing in protest of the decision by the Supreme Court — sitting as the High Court of Justice — to order him to hold a vote in the committee. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Netanyahu aiming to meet Trump at White House next week in first visit by foreign leader Netanyahu accuses police of extorting ‘false testimony’ from state witnesses Isaac Amit finally elected Supreme Court president; Levin pledges to boycott him Israel finally gets a permanent Supreme Court president; what does he stand for? Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024. )Chaim Goldbergl/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of delays and over the objections of Israel's justice minister, the Judicial Selection Committee appointed Justice Isaac Amit permanent chief justice of the Supreme Court. Amit was next in line based on the “seniority” tradition, where the longest-serving judge becomes chief justice. Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who opposed Amit's appointment and who has sought to change the judicial selection process as part of the judiciary overhaul plan he seeks to advance, announced he does not recognize Amit's appointment and will not cooperate with him. Dr. Guy Lurie, Research Fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about the developments. (Photo: Chaim Goldberg, Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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