High Court criticizes Knesset retreat on polling stations in nursing homes
Justices questioned whether they could override the legislature, while pressing for practical solutions before next week’s deadline.
The Supreme Court of Israel recently criticized the Knesset for failing to provide dedicated polling stations in nursing homes and assisted living facilities for the upcoming election. Supreme Court President Isaac Amit stated that the previous systems used in two previous elections had worked perfectly and that the Knesset's decision to not expand access to voting was regrettable.
The court did not issue a ruling at the end of the hearing, and the petitions filed by nursing home and assisted living residents argue that the decision could prevent some residents from voting, violating their constitutional right to vote and the principle of equality in elections. The Central Elections Committee proposed a solution of placing regular regional polling stations inside nursing homes, but only 65 facilities have agreed, while 56 have objected.
The court is considering further options to address the issue before the statutory deadline of August 18.
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