SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan said that the increase in cases of citizens going to court against the Government reflect their greater understanding of their rights. He added that the courts will allow judicial reviews to be lodged only by those with ‘standing’ – having sufficient interest to challenge the decision or law. In this way, ‘busybodies’ are kept out. On the other hand, SMU Assistant Professor of Law Jack Lee said that cases where the courts review the exercise of power by public servants against principles of fairness and the laws under which they were conferred their powers could also promote good governance. Assistant Prof Lee added that more people could be encouraged to seek judicial review when they see nothing untoward happening to those who do.