Public defender's office
Jerusalem court casts doubt on murder charges against two women in Benayahu Razi killing
The Public Defender’s Office said, however, that the court found sufficient preliminary evidence to support a charge of aiding and abetting murder in the case of Benayahu Razi's murder.
Murder suspect's legal team files urgent court order following leaked prison video
Public Defender warns of deepening prison crisis, expanded enforcement powers
Body discovered in Jerusalem warehouse identified as radio producer missing for two decades
Prosecution backs acquittal of man in 1990 murder, cites rare, exceptional circumstances
Maslouhi was convicted in 1994 of offenses stemming from a plot to kidnap and rob Attar, who was shot during the incident, critically wounded, and later died of his injuries.
Israel faces worst prison overcrowding crisis in its history, report warns
Aspects of daily life behind bars include cells so crowded that detainees cannot move without climbing over one another, and inmates sleeping on thin mattresses on the floor for weeks or months.
IDF Public Defender disapproves of Comptroller's Office October 7 probe
IDF public defender remains steadfast in assertion that State Comptroller's Office should stay within its jurisdiction and not be allowed to carry out investigation.
Israel must not rely on it's leaders in order to rebuild- opinion
The time has come to do what resilient people do best: not just survive, but rebuild: thoughtfully, compassionately, together.
Israel's public defense refuses to represent October 7 Hamas terrorists
Public defense generally acts as legal representation for people facing charges who cannot afford lawyers as every person on trial has the right to legal representation.
Military top lawyer: Israeli efforts to harm judicial independence hurt IDF
Israel Bar Association held its 12th annual conference on Monday, with notable Israel legal figures touching on the judicial reform.
New Israeli bill could give Ben-Gvir power to order administrative detentions
According to the bill, the minister may not use these steps if there is a way to achieve the desired result with a lesser violation of the person's rights.
Public Defender's Office slams state for abuse of power in hacking cell phones
Public Defender's Office issued its annual report slamming the state for abuse of power in hacking suspect's cell phones and a variety of other areas.
New Public Defender: Israeli justice system still mistreats defendants
Canaan replaced Yoav Sapir to run the country’s public defender system in December but has not made any major public appearances to date.
Will the public defender improve prisoner rights in Israel?
The role of the public defender is critical when it comes to Israel's prisoners and suspects. Yoav Sapir who recently stepped down as chief of Israel's Public Defender's Office is hopeful.
