"Secrets Can't Hide from Open Justice Ruling"

In the UK, a secret hearing was planned with care,
A legal row between the government and Apple to share,
But a judge stepped in and said, "No way, it's not fair",
The case must be public, with no secrets to spare.

The Home Office wanted access to Apple's ADP system so fine,
To fight crime and keep the nation safe in its prime,
But Apple said no, with a "backdoor" they wouldn't comply,
Lest hackers and crooks find a way to get by.

Critics were fierce, with politicians chiming in too,
The government's request was seen as a threat to our right to be true,
In February, Apple pulled ADP from the UK's shore,
And in March, they sued the government, asking for more.

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal heard the case with care,
But the government wanted it kept secret, with no one to share,
The judge said no, with a ruling so clear and so bright,
The case must be public, with all its details in sight.

The Home Office said it would keep people safe with all its might,
But the judge said no secrets, with a ruling so tight,
The case will be public, with no hiding from view,
A victory for freedom