THE separation of powers is a strange concept indeed. On the face of it, it appears to be a simple enough thing. The three branches of government – the executive (Cabinet), the legislature (Parliament) and the judiciary – have to be separate and independent of one another.
This is to ensure that each body acts as a check and balance against the other, ultimately protecting the citizens from any form of despotic government.
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