MK Dudu Amsalem (Likud) has proposed a law that would put an end to investigations into a sitting prime minister for "light" crimes. Investigations into possible "serious" crimes will be allowed. As well, Statutes of Limitations for any such crimes will be frozen during the term of the prime minister so any investigation into these possible light crimes will be able to happen after the term of the PM will have been completed.
Amsalem explains the obvious - the job of PM is very important and the PM must remain focused on his job and not be distracted with all sorts of investigations. In the past 30 years there has not been a single Prime Minister that has not had investigations to deal with.
A light crime for this will be defined as any crime that bears a punishment of up to just 6 months in prison. Anything beyond that will be serious and will be allowed to be investigated during the term as well.
source: NRG
I think this is something that is necessary and I hope this law passes. I would add that I made a similar suggestion for such a proposed law both two months ago and 8 months ago, each time when new investigations into Netanyahu and his family were announced for minor issues.. Maybe Dudu Amsalem reads this blog...
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