In the 19th Century, English Philosopher Jeremy Bentham warned against secrecy in the administration of justice: “Where there is no publicity there is no justice. Publicity is the very soul of justice. It is the keenest spur to exertion and the surest of all guards against improbity. It keeps the judge himself while trying under trial.” Those words still ring true today. In countries sharing the common law tradition, the open courts principle is a fundamental, indeed a constitutional principle.

Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C.
Chief Justice of Canada

Are the Courts in Alberta dysfunctional?

Do we need better legislation and better oversight to make them function properly?

Should half-million dollar dispute be decided in 20 minute morning chambers hearing, without the Justice seeing the evidence?

Can criminals use the Court to legalize their crimes?

Is our society descending into anarchy?

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