Thank you for the question.
This is one of the very important problems we have raised, in particular in the second recommendation. The public nature of hearings and trials is a fundamental principle, certainly. To go back to the earlier questions, I would say it is a problem that is going to have to be solved by technology. If trials are held by video appearance, for example, and the public could have attended, seated in a courtroom, the public has to have a way of attending if they want. It is not necessary for it to be broadcast online, as the meeting we are currently taking part in is. It is not necessary for it to be televised. The rules of access have to be the same, however. In other words, if people want to attend, they must be able to attend. An internet link could be offered, for example, but there have to be guarantees relating to screen captures and recording, among other things, that are not permitted in a courtroom.
On the second part of your question, which relates to sexual assault victims, there are provisions in the Criminal Code that allow the public or witnesses to be excluded during certain testimony. The judge will have to maintain tight control over the trial to make sure there are no problems in that regard.