The cover of darkness may offer a cloak of invisibility, but it does not cloak the wrongdoings that may occur. The shadows do not hide the ulterior motives that may be at play. On the other hand, openness and transparency are the foundations of democracy. When the halls of Parliament are open and the sun is shining, the actions of our leaders are brought to light and are subject to scrutiny. The transparency of the democratic process is what gives people faith in their leaders and in their government.
In the courts, the rule of law is meant to be upheld, but when politics becomes entangled in the judiciary, justice is often compromised. The judiciary must remain independent of political interference. It is important that political parties do not hijack the courts for their own purposes. Instead, they should work within the democratic process, which includes the oversight of Parliament.
