The Constitution of Israel: The 70-Year Path
https://doi.org/10.17803/2542-2472.2021.17.1.061-067
Abstract
The article provides the historical and legal characteristics of the creation of the Constitution of Israel. Analyzing the process of constitutional construction through the adoption of a number of Basic Laws, lasting more than 60 years and currently not completed, the author comes to the conclusion about the formation of “defects” of the quality of the Constitution of Israel.
About the Author
A. V. KrotovRussian Federation
Andrey V. Krotov, Cand. Sci. (Law), Doctoral Student, Department of State (Constitutional) Law,
ul. B. Sadovaya, d. 105/42, Rostov-on-Don, 344006.
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Review
For citations:
Krotov A.V. The Constitution of Israel: The 70-Year Path. Russian Law Online. 2021;(1):61-67. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.17803/2542-2472.2021.17.1.061-067