EVIDENCE ACT 1906 - SECT 130

EVIDENCE ACT 1906 - SECT 130

130 .         Contempt of recognized court

        (1)         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 —

            (a)         threaten, intimidate or wilfully insult any of the following:

                  (i)         a person acting judicially in the proceeding; or

                  (ii)         a master, registrar, deputy registrar or other officer of that court who is taking part in or assisting in the proceeding; or

                  (iii)         a person appearing in the proceeding as a legal practitioner; or

                  (iv)         a witness in the proceeding; or

                  (v)         a juror in the proceeding;

                or

            (b)         wilfully interrupt or obstruct the proceeding; or

            (c)         wilfully and without lawful excuse disobey an order or direction of the court.

        (2)         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.]