It was once widely accepted that functioning democracies contain five main defences against tyranny: a parliament with a real opposition capable
of holding the government to account; an independent and accountable public service; an independent and nonpartisan judiciary; an independent and questioning press, prepared to confront all forms of power; and independent and disinterested universities.
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