83 (2) The independence, impartiality and effectiveness of the courts are central to the rule of law and democratic governance, and therefore— (a) neither the State nor any institution or agency of the government at any level, and no other person, may interfere with the functioning of the courts; (b) the State, through legislative and other measures, must assist and protect the courts to ensure their independence, impartiality, dignity, accessibility and effectiveness and to ensure that they comply with the principles set out in section 8.4. (3) An order or decision of a court binds the State and all persons and governmental institutions and agencies to which it applies, and must be obeyed by them. (4) Nothing in this section is to be vesting functions other than adjudicating the exercise of those functions does not concerned in the performance of his or independence of the judiciary in general. construed as preventing an Act of Parliament from functions in a member of the judiciary, provided that compromise the independence of the judicial officer her judicial functions and does not compromise the 8.4 Principles guiding judiciary (1) In exercising judicial authority members of the judiciary must be guided by the following principles— (a) justice must be done to all, irrespective of status; (b) justice must not be delayed, and to that end they must perform their judicial duties efficiently and with reasonable promptness; (c) the role of the courts is paramount in safeguarding human rights and freedoms and the rule of law. (2) Members of the judiciary, individually and collectively, must respect and honour their judicial office as a public trust and strive to enhance their independence in order to maintain public confidence in the judicial system. (3) When making a judicial decision, a member of the judiciary must make it freely and without interference or undue influence. (4) Members of the judiciary must not— (a) engage in any political activities; (b) hold office in or be members of any political organisation; (c) solicit funds for or contribute towards any political organisation; or (d) attend political meetings. (5) Members of the judiciary must not solicit or accept any gift, bequest, loan or favour that may influence their judicial conduct or give the appearance of judicial impropriety. (6) Members of the judiciary must give their judicial duties precedence over all other activities, and must not engage in any activities which interfere with or compromise their judicial duties.