UN urges Israel to 'heed the calls' of protesters over judicial reforms

UN urges Israel to 'heed the calls' of protesters over judicial reforms
Thursday 27 July 2023 - 09:21

UN human rights chief Volker Turk on Thursday called on Israel to heed those demonstrating for “the defence of democracy and fundamental freedoms” in the face of controversial judicial reforms.

“I urge those in power to heed the calls of the people in this movement — people who have put their trust in the enduring value of an independent judiciary to effectively hold the other branches of government to fundamental legal standards and — ultimately — protect the rights of all people,” Turk said in a statement.

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