By Nathan Baker ( November 25, 2020, 10:49 AM EST) -- Justice must be done but it must also be seen to be done. It is for this reason that the open court principle exists. In a free and democratic society, the ability to monitor the court system and the way the state interacts with its people is important. The open court principle is enshrined in many ways, the Courts of Justice Act (Ontario), the Criminal Code and application of the Charter in ensuring the freedom of expression and freedom of the press....