8Right to enter and remain in open areas of court premises

8 Right to enter and remain in open areas of court premises

(1)  A person may enter and remain in a part of court premises that is open to the public if –

(a) the person has complied with all relevant directions given, or requirements imposed, (whether under this Act or another law) by a judicial officer; and

(b) the person has complied with all relevant directions given, or requirements imposed, by a security officer under this Act or any other law; and

(c) the person has complied with all security signs or notices concerning entry to or remaining on court premises or security on the court premises.

(2)  Without limiting subsection (1) , a journalist may, for the purpose of making a media report, enter and remain in a part of court premises open to the public that is located outside a building in which a courtroom is situated or in which a court is sitting, if the journalist is not obstructing or otherwise impeding access to the building.

(3)  This section has effect subject to the following:

(a) the provisions of this Act;

(b) the provisions of any other Act relating to the operation of courts;

(c) any inherent or implied jurisdiction of a court to regulate its proceedings;

(d) any other Act or law about persons who may be present in a courtroom or on court premises.