Rule of Law Takes a Backseat as Identity Politics Runs Riot in Higgins Saga
Commentary
Readers would be familiar with the statue of Lady Justice, which takes its name from the Roman goddess, Iustitia.
Lady Justice is emblematic of one of the pillars of liberal democracy: the rule of law.
Dressed in a toga, she holds in one hand balance scales, which represent impartiality and the obligation of the law (through its representatives) to weigh the evidence presented to the court in an even and fair manner to ensure justice is done.
In the other hand, she holds an unsheathed, double-edged sword, a sign that justice is transparent and not an implement of fear.
The sword also indicates that justice can rule against either of the parties once the evidence has been considered, and it is bound to enforce the ruling as well as protect or defend the innocent party….