With bill hobbling AG, overhaul architect Rothman moves to take coalition off judicial leash

Simcha Rothman, a key architect of the coalition's judicial overhaul, asserted that the campaign aims to restore power to elected representatives. In a wide-ranging interview, Rothman defended the government's push, arguing that the current judicial system grants excessive authority to unelected officials.

Rothman contended that the proposed reforms are necessary to ensure that the will of the people, as expressed through their elected government, is paramount. He suggested that the judiciary has overstepped its bounds, encroaching on the domain of the legislature and executive branches.

However, the Times of Israel reported that an expert believes the proposed overhaul would dismantle the remaining checks and balances on the executive. This suggests a significant potential shift in the balance of power within the government, with critics warning of a potential erosion of democratic safeguards.

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The campaign against the judiciary is about returning authority to elected officials.