The right to a public trial aligns with democratic ideals, affirming that the legal system is a public institution accountable to the citizens it serves. It allows the public to scrutinize the actions of the judiciary, ensuring that judges, lawyers, and other actors within the legal system are held to the highest standards. More @Wikipedia
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