Thirdly, the bill clarifies how safety measures relate to open justice protection. The bill amends the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 to clarify that the right of the public and media to be present at criminal hearings does not affect the ability of the judiciary and the ministry to conduct hearings remotely or to set requirements relating to entry and remaining in the courts. Without these changes, there is a risk that remote hearings could be inconsistent with the existing law and open to challenge. 