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Justice Minister Friedmann preparing bill designed to restrict High Court's powers
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Jerusalem Post
08-24-2007
Headline: Justice Minister Friedmann preparing bill designed to restrict High Court's powers
Byline: DAN IZENBERG
Edition; Daily
Section: News
Page: 04
Friday, August 24, 2007 -- The Justice Ministry is preparing legislation aimed at restricting the powers of the High Court of Justice, but will not try to have it approved by the Knesset before holding a public debate on the matter, the justice minister's communications...
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