Contempt of New Zealand courts or tribunals
61 Contempt of New Zealand courts or tribunals
A person commits an offence if the person:
is at a place in Australia from which a remote appearance is being made in a proceeding in a New Zealand court or tribunal; and
assaults:
a party to the proceeding; or
a person appearing in the proceeding as a barrister, a solicitor, or both; or
a witness in the proceeding; or
an officer of an Australian court or tribunal giving assistance under section 63.
Penalty: 2 years imprisonment or 120 penalty units, or both.
A person commits an offence if the person:
is at a place in Australia from which a remote appearance is being made in a proceeding in a New Zealand court or tribunal; and
intentionally threatens, intimidates or insults:
a Judge, Associate Judge or member of the New Zealand court or tribunal who is taking part in the proceeding; or
a Registrar, Deputy Registrar or other officer of the New Zealand court or tribunal who is taking part in or assisting in the proceeding; or
a party to the proceeding; or
a person appearing in the proceeding as a barrister, a solicitor, or both; or
a witness in the proceeding.
Penalty: 2 years imprisonment or 120 penalty units, or both.
A person commits an offence if the person:
is at a place in Australia from which a remote appearance is being made in a proceeding in a New Zealand court or tribunal; and
intentionally interrupts or obstructs the proceeding.
Penalty: 2 years imprisonment or 120 penalty units, or both.
A person commits an offence if the person:
is at a place in Australia from which a remote appearance is being made in a proceeding in a New Zealand court or tribunal; and
intentionally disobeys an order or direction of the New Zealand court or tribunal.
Penalty: 2 years imprisonment or 120 penalty units, or both.
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