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R140 Reforming the Law of Contempt of Court: A Modern Statute
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Contents
General information
Letter to the Minister
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Executive summary
What is the law of contempt?
Why is the power important?
Why should we reform the law?
Overview of recommended reforms
Structure of the Report
Recommendations
Chapter 2 Publication contempt
Chapter 3 Disruptive behaviour in the courtroom
Chapter 4 Juror contempt
Chapter 5 Non-compliance with court orders
Chapter 6 Abusive allegations and false accusations against judges and courts
Chapter 7 Inherent jurisdiction, prosecutions and penalties
Chapter 1 - Introduction
What is contempt of court?
Why is contempt of court important?
Why law reform is needed
Our review
Chapter 2 - Publication contempt
Introduction
Protecting the integrity of a fair trial
Publication contempt in civil proceedings
The Issues Paper and submissions
Recommended approach
Chapter 3 - Disruptive behaviour in the courtroom
Introduction
Current law
Procedure
Current guidance
Recommended reforms
Chapter 4 - Juror contempt
Introduction
Accessing information
Disclosing information
Chapter 5 - Non-compliance with court orders
Introduction
The contempt of non-compliance
Related enforcement regimes
Issues Paper
The Commission’s recommended reforms
Chapter 6 - Abusive allegations and false accusations against judges and courts
Introduction
Historical background
Issues with common law
Other remedies
Position today
Issues Paper
Submissions on the Issues Paper
Our assessment
Chapter 7 - Inherent jurisdiction, prosecutions and penalties
Introduction
Should the High Court retain its inherent jurisdiction to hold a person in contempt?
“Prosecution” procedure
Setting penalties
Administration of Justice (Reform of Contempt of Court) Bill and commentary
Introduction
Title and commencement
Part 1 – Preliminary provisions
Part 2 – Provisions to promote and facilitate administration of justice
Part 3 - General provisions and consequential amendments
Schedule 1 - Transitional, savings, and related provisions
Appendix 1 - Court orders enforced by offence provisions
Appendix 2 - Administration of Justice (Reform of Contempt of Court) Bill
Appendix 3 - List of submitters and consultees
List of submitters
Consultation list
Next page
R140 Reforming the Law of Contempt of Court: A Modern Statute
General information
Letter to the Minister
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Executive summary
What is the law of contempt?
Why is the power important?
Why should we reform the law?
Overview of recommended reforms
Structure of the Report
Recommendations
Chapter 2 Publication contempt
Chapter 3 Disruptive behaviour in the courtroom
Chapter 4 Juror contempt
Chapter 5 Non-compliance with court orders
Chapter 6 Abusive allegations and false accusations against judges and courts
Chapter 7 Inherent jurisdiction, prosecutions and penalties
Chapter 1 - Introduction
What is contempt of court?
Why is contempt of court important?
Why law reform is needed
Our review
Chapter 2 - Publication contempt
Introduction
Protecting the integrity of a fair trial
Publication contempt in civil proceedings
The Issues Paper and submissions
Recommended approach
Chapter 3 - Disruptive behaviour in the courtroom
Introduction
Current law
Procedure
Current guidance
Recommended reforms
Chapter 4 - Juror contempt
Introduction
Accessing information
Disclosing information
Chapter 5 - Non-compliance with court orders
Introduction
The contempt of non-compliance
Related enforcement regimes
Issues Paper
The Commission’s recommended reforms
Chapter 6 - Abusive allegations and false accusations against judges and courts
Introduction
Historical background
Issues with common law
Other remedies
Position today
Issues Paper
Submissions on the Issues Paper
Our assessment
Chapter 7 - Inherent jurisdiction, prosecutions and penalties
Introduction
Should the High Court retain its inherent jurisdiction to hold a person in contempt?
“Prosecution” procedure
Setting penalties
Administration of Justice (Reform of Contempt of Court) Bill and commentary
Introduction
Title and commencement
Part 1 – Preliminary provisions
Part 2 – Provisions to promote and facilitate administration of justice
Part 3 - General provisions and consequential amendments
Schedule 1 - Transitional, savings, and related provisions
Appendix 1 - Court orders enforced by offence provisions
Appendix 2 - Administration of Justice (Reform of Contempt of Court) Bill
Appendix 3 - List of submitters and consultees
List of submitters
Consultation list
Next page