High Court criticizes Knesset retreat on polling stations in nursing homes
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Chief justice: Knesset closing nursing home polls democratic 'step backward'
The Knesset scrapped special polling stations in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities ahead of October's election, making it difficult for tens of thousands of Israeli elders to cast their ballots
The Supreme Court has demanded that the Central Elections Committee ensure the accessibility of polling stations for the elderly and update on the actions taken within six days. The petitions came after the Central Elections Committee decided not to place polling stations in nursing homes, contrary to the last election campaign.
The High Court of Justice today (Tuesday) heard petitions demanding the opening of polling stations for the elderly in nursing homes on Election Day. The first petition is from 56 senior citizens residing in nursing homes, who filed a petition against the Knesset, the Central Elections Committee, and the legal advisor on behalf of the government. Another petition is from the Association of Associations for the Elderly in Israel and the Marveh As…
The High Court of Justice today (Tuesday) criticized the Knesset's decision not to enshrine in legislation the arrangement that would allow polling stations to be placed in nursing homes, and warned that the move could make it more difficult for the elderly to exercise their democratic right. "This decision should be criticized, as it sets back the right to participate in elections, and could harm the ability of the elderly to exercise their dem…
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