The Constitution of Israel: A Contextual Analysis

By Suzie Navot

This book presents the main features of the Israeli constitutional system and a topical discussion of Israel's basic laws. It focuses on constitutional history and the peculiar decision to frame a constitution 'by stages'. Following its British heritage and the lack of a formal constitution, Israel's democracy grew for more than four decades on the principle of parliamentary supremacy. Introducing a constitutional model and the concept of judicial review of laws, the 'constitutional revolution' of the 1990s started a new era in Israel's constitutional history. The book's main themes include: constitutional principles; the legislature and the electoral system; the executive; the protection of fundamental rights and the crucial role of the Supreme Court in Israel's constitutional discourse. It further presents Israel's unique aspects as a Jewish and democratic state, and its ongoing search for the right balance between human rights and national security. Finally, the book offers a critical discussion of the development of Israel's constitution and local projects aimed at enacting a single and comprehensive text.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841138355
• ISBN13: 9781841138350
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Hart Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.4"