Contempt of recognized court
130 Contempt of recognized court
A person shall not, while evidence is being given or a submission is being made in this State by video link or audio link, in the proceeding in a recognized court —
threaten, intimidate or wilfully insult any of the following:
a person acting judicially in the proceeding; or
a master, registrar, deputy registrar or other officer of that court who is taking part in or assisting in the proceeding; or
a person appearing in the proceeding as a legal practitioner; or
a witness in the proceeding; or
a juror in the proceeding;
or
wilfully interrupt or obstruct the proceeding; or
wilfully and without lawful excuse disobey an order or direction of the court.
A person who contravenes subsection (1) is taken to commit a contempt of the Supreme Court and is punishable accordingly by that court.
[Section 130 inserted: No. 48 of 1998 s. 9.]
General provisions relating to the use of video links or audio links
[Heading inserted: No. 48 of 1998 s. 9.]
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