Knesset to High Court: Judicial-selection reform may justify professional trade-off
The Knesset told the High Court that lower professional standards among Supreme Court appointees could be justified by greater public trust and a more diverse judiciary
Assessment
The Knesset's argument to the High Court frames judicial selection as a trade-off between professional merit and public legitimacy. This signals a deliberate shift in priorities, potentially lowering the bar for Supreme Court appointments in favor of diversity and trust. The High Court's response will determine whether such a calculus is constitutionally acceptable.