211Access to Commission of Inquiry proceedings

211 Access to Commission of Inquiry proceedings (1) A Commission of Inquiry may make an order excluding any person from a proceeding of the Commission of Inquiry if— (a) prejudice or hardship might be caused to any person, including harm to their safety or reputation; or (b) the nature and subject matter of the proceeding is sensitive; or (c) there is a possibility of any prejudice to legal proceedings; or (d) the Commission of Inquiry otherwise considers the exclusion appropriate. (2) The Commission of Inquiry must cause a copy of the order to be posted— (a) on a door of the place where the proceeding is being conducted; or (b) in another conspicuous place where notices are usually posted at the place where the proceeding is being conducted. (3) An order made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument within the meaning of the **Subordinate Legislation Act 1994**.