On an open court

The concept of open justice is vital in ensuring public confidence in the legal system. — 123rf

MALAYSIA’S justice system operates on the principle that justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done.

This notion is embedded in the country’s legal framework through Section 7 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which states, “The place in which any criminal court is held for the purpose of inquiring into or trying any offence shall be deemed an open and public court to which the public generally may have access.”