Yosef Elron

These later contributed to the formulation of new Rules of Conduct, which came into force during September 2018, and wished to provide comprehensive guidelines for the proper nature of the interactions between judges and attorneys.

[3] During his tenure in the Court, Elron has become recognized with his rulings in Criminal Law[4], expanding the rights of the accused and criticizing government overreach.

Elron was the sole judge (in an 7 to 1 opinion) who thought that such challenges should be allowed, arguing that criminal prosecution should not be treated differently than other administrative actions.

In contrast, the majority ruled that administrative challenges do not belong within the framework of the criminal trial [5] In another case, the Court considered whether warrants for search of electronic devices should be granted in ex-parte proceedings or with the presence of defense counsel.

[8] Recently, Elron ruled that the government is not allowed to conduct searches in airports for illegal countermand and substances without probable cause, and that the singling out of persons based on allegedly irelevant factors such as race or sexual orientation would render evidence gathered in such searches inadmissible[9].

[14] This general approach is rooted in his rulings in various fields of law, as he frequently strives to empower citizens who suffer mistreatment from government authorities.

"[20] Recently, Elron criticized what he sees as judicial overreach into the affairs of the political branches, arguing that the current Court's jurisprudence has made any legislative act a "conditional law", which is only granted full force after the judicial branch has reviewed the law and found it constitutional[21].

For Elron, this practice undermines the balance of power between the branches of government, where legislative acts should only be invalidated in extreme cases where basic human rights are at risk.

[22] To that end, Elron opposed judicial interference into the Prime Minister's Cabinet nominations, arguing for increased deference between the branches of government.

Similarly, Elron fiercely denounced violence against females, ruling that offenders should be sentenced to lengthy prison times[23].

The ruling also rejected the petition for cancellation of the Security Services directive, allowing investigators to consult with senior officials about their use of "special measures" during the interrogations.

He emphasized that various considerations may support this policy since one of the objectives of Yad Vashem to convey an educational lesson for future generations and discourage leaders from committing such crimes.