The Judiciary is, therefore, expected to take note of public opinion and play its part to soothe this anxiety. Public opinion, however informed or intense, is not evidence. The third issue at play is the place of public opinion in judicial decision-making. Public opinion is no substitute for the court’s duty to interpret the Constitution without fear or favour. "If public opinion were to be decisive, then there would be no reason for constitutional adjudication.

Source: Daily Nation February 03, 2019 03:00 UTC