The doctrine of separation of powers and its application in the Al-Kateb v Godwin case1.The judgement in the case of Al-Kateb v Godwin [2004] HCA 37 which better reflects the objective of the doctrine of separation of powers and the intention of the constitution drafters is the one which had been provided by the minority judges. In this case it had been held by the court that it is lawful to indefinitely detain a lawful person. &nb
