Some court trials were conducted behind closed doors without the presence of independent observers.

His job was particularly important to the Senate of 1789 because members intended to conduct all their sessions behind closed doors.

Many people may think that party leaders conduct too much of their business behind closed doors.

The business of parliament has been conducted behind closed doors.

The trial judge had ordered the process conducted behind closed doors.

All of the formal conversations are conducted behind closed doors.

Conducted almost entirely behind closed doors, this is not the familiar debate between civilian and military officials.

"The most important part of diplomacy here is not necessarily conducted behind closed doors," he said.

The summits are also conducted behind closed doors and without democratic control.

Our aim is for it to conduct its business in the clear light of day rather than behind closed doors.