This bill will help enable this in a number of ways. It will remove current legal barriers facing the judiciary and the Ministry of Health when addressing health and safety risks in the courts and in some tribunals, whilst also ensuring access to justice, and that the rights of people are preserved. Physical court proceedings do present a risk of COVID-19 transmission. However, there are many instances where the physical process is the fairest way to decide cases and therefore must be able to continue where possible. This bill will not change a person's entitlement to access the courts when they are legally compelled to do so—for example, if they are a criminal defendant, even if they don't meet the proposed entry requirements. It's important to note that the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act applies and will continue to apply to the actions of the judiciary and the ministry, meaning that all of the requirements will need to be consistent with that Act. 