The Importance of Complying with Supreme Court Rulings In Order to Preserve Democracy and Social Welfare

The Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel, an independent, non-partisan, socioeconomic research institute based in Jerusalem, has been conducting high-quality, impartial research on socioeconomic conditions in Israel, and developing innovative, equitable and practical options for macro public policies to advance the well-being of Israelis for over forty years. The Center strives to influence public policy through direct communications with policy makers regardless of their political affiliations, and by enriching the public debate.

The effectiveness of the Center’s work depends upon: access to information, discourse that is not chilled by fear of retribution, a transparent policy-making process, the existence of social institutions that provide essential services to all citizens, and the rule of law. There is plenty of well-founded empirical evidence that the compliance of governments with the legal system and court rulings is a cornerstone of a strong economy and a well-functioning social and economic system; it is key to the population’s well-being.

It is, therefore, imperative that the government act in accordance with Supreme Court rulings. The preservation of the checks and balances within Israel’s governing institutions is vital as a cornerstone of a thriving society and a resilient democracy.