Developments and Practice Notes

Publicity and the Judicial Power

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The judicial branch was created in order to ensure that the rule of law and not the rule of man prevailed. Judges must use reasoning and analysis to fulfill this role. Making decisions based on mere coin tosses or without giving a reason for the decision detracts from the rule of law. Issuing decisions that cannot be published or cited also detracts the judicial role of ensuring that law rules the land.

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How to Cite: Hoffman, D. N. (2001) “Publicity and the Judicial Power”, Journal of Appellate Practice and Process. 3(1).