State Attorney Aisman warns Mahash law could put sensitive cases under political pressure (opens original article in a new tab)

State Attorney Aisman warned that a new law restructuring the Police Investigation Department could expose sensitive cases to political pressure, raising concerns about prosecutorial independence.

• State Attorney Amit Aisman warned that the Mahash law could lead to political pressure on sensitive investigations involving police, prosecutors, and officials.
• The law restructures the Justice Ministry's Police Investigation Department (Mahash) by making it a separate body with a new appointment process involving political officials.
• Aisman emphasized that prosecutorial independence is crucial for fair investigations, especially in cases involving powerful individuals.