Separation of powers should not be violated

THE separation of powers between the three arms of government is an inherent feature of a democratic system.
Countries such as the United Kingdom, the US, Australia, New Zealand and other Commonwealth nations are governed by these principles that are well guarded and respected by its citizens including politicians.
That is why they are politically, economically and ethically strong and vibrant democracies.   
The PNG democracy is now under threat with parliament exercising powers it never had.
The legislature is only authorised to make laws within the letter and spirit of the separation of powers, which in the PNG context is also well protected by the Constitution.
It is common sense that the separation of powers is a way of protecting the country’s laws, institutions and citizens from destructive regimes.
It is to control the social and political behaviour of the legislature as well as guarding and moulding attitudes of politicians.
It is also a way of power sharing in pluralist de­mocracies such as ours.
Any government that meddles around with the separation of powers can expect widespread public condemnation.
We will pay the price of our ignorance for we are bound to reap what we sow today.
I am worried the government is using its numerical strength to amend and violate the Constitution to get what it wants. 
I am deeply concerned about the precedent this regime is leaving behind and it will come back to haunt and destroy our children.
The Judicial Conduct Act is a clear testimony of the many illegal acts that have been allowed to be passed at the peril of our democracy.
The regime’s weapon today is the people’s ignorance that is underpinned by the high prevalence of an illi­terate population.
Does it seem like we are heading down the same path of African nations?
If there is any decency and common sense left in the government?
Give us some hope, future and prosperity and repeal the judicial law to save our democracy!

Yapi Akore
Adelaide