So called "judicial" meetings are are held behid closed doors. THis is in direct conflict to the Bible's acct of judicial matters taking place in front of various spectators and witnesses to the facts:
Ge 23:10-18; 2Ki 7:1; Na 2:4) Here was the public forum where news was received and passed on (Ne 8:1, 3; Jer 17:19), where the elders held court (Ru 4:1-10), and where the traveler might spend the night if perchance private hospitality was not extended to him.
In contrast to the way things are handled in the KingdumHells;
Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock (book) Unit 5(b) p.110
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If the accused wishes to bring witnesses who can speak in his defense regarding the matter, he may do so.
However, observers are not permitted.
No tape-recording devices are allowed.