Israeli public defenders petition top court in bid to lower conviction rate

A judge can now only issue a non-conviction when the convicted party has committed a crime that isn't considered 'serious,' or if there is proof that convicting would cause 'tangible harm' https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-israeli-public-defenders-petition-top-court-in-bid-to-lower-conviction-rate-1.9503592 #israel_crime #israel_high_court