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In forceContempt
Part 6Investigations and inquests into deaths and disasters
46 Contempt
A person must not:
(a) insult a coroner in relation to the exercise of his or her powers or functions as a coroner; or
(b)
interrupt an inquest; or
(c) create a disturbance or take part in creating or continuing a disturbance in or near a place where an inquest is being held.
Maximum penalty: 40 penalty or imprisonment for 6 months.
This Act’s bill:Second reading speech
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