31BClosed court requirements

31B Closed court requirements (a) an order is not made under section 31(1) in respect of the hearing of a protection application; or (b) an order is not made under section 31A(1) in respect of the relevant part of— (i) the hearing of a substantive application; or (ii) an SEO review hearing. (2) The relevant court— (a) must cause a notice to be posted on a door of the court containing the matters set out in subsection (3) and ensure that the notice remains so posted at all times the hearing is held in closed court; and (b) may cause a copy of the notice to be posted in another conspicuous place where notices are usually posted at the court. (3) The notice must state— (a) that the hearing is being held in closed court; and (b) who may be present at the hearing; and (c) that it is an offence for anyone else to enter or attempt to enter the place where the hearing is being held. See section 35 for the offence referred to in paragraph (c). (4) If a notice is posted under subsection (2)(a) in relation to a hearing, the relevant court must confirm on the transcript of the hearing— (a) that a notice was posted and remained so posted at all times the hearing was held in closed court; and (b) the content of the notice. New s. 32 inserted by No. 32/2018 s. 71.