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| By Ynetnews February 25, 2007 |
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Potential incoming police commissioner Lt. Gen. Yaakov Ganot is scheduled to arrive at the Supreme Court Sunday morning, following petitions by several non-governmental organizations against his new appointment.
The petitions were presented to the Supreme Court last week by the Movement for Quality Government, the Ometz (courage) organization for cleaner civil administration and the Judicial Forum for the State of Israel.
They claim that his past in the police force does not permit him to take the position, particularly in light of the justices' specific ruling at that time.
Ganot was acquitted in the past of serious offenses of receiving a bribe, benefits and breach of trust, but the Supreme Court harshly criticized him.
Retired Justice Yaakov Kedmi even recommended a conviction on the charge of breach of trust, stating "Ganot did not act as a police officer in his rank and role must act," when he received certain benefits.
Retired Justice Yaakov Tirkel, who heads the committee for senior appointments, told Ynet that Ganot's appointment would wait for the High Court ruling.
"I believe that we should not convene before the High Court makes a decision on the matter," he said.
Reprinted with permission from Ynetnews. |
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