Existing law already authorises the judiciary and the ministry to manage safety and security at courts and tribunals; however, it is not a perfect fit for the risks that arise in the pandemic. This bill therefore amends the Courts Security Act to clarify and supplement the ability of the judiciary and the ministry to respond to safety risks. It clarifies their ability to set safety requirements relating to COVID-19 and, importantly, it makes express provision for senior members of courts and tribunals to set these requirements. This supports rules to be set consistently across jurisdictions. Court security officers will be able to enforce these safety requirements, and this includes an ability to refuse entry to people who do not comply with them. 