Everything Is Justiciable
Source: haaretz.com
- Justice Aharon Barak says the law covers every human action, making everything subject to legal judgment.
- He splits justiciability into normative (always applies) and institutional (courts handle most cases).
- This view means no act escapes the law's reach, even if courts don't always decide.
The article unpacks Supreme Court President Aharon Barak's bold idea that "everything is justiciable," meaning law judges all human choices. It explains his split between law's total coverage and courts' role in disputes. This shapes how Israel's judiciary tackles political and social issues.