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Paragraph 29B.1 Application of this ChapterF1

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(1)

This Chapter applies where a court considers that a person (“the relevant person”) may have committed a contempt of court to which paragraph (2) applies (the “alleged contempt”) in, or in connection with, proceedings before that court.

(2)

This paragraph applies to an alleged contempt that has been directed at a member of the court personally or any other contempt that it would be inappropriate for that court to deal with.

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Sch. 2 Ch. 29B inserted (5.8.2009) by Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules Amendment No. 2) (Contempt of Court) 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/243), paras. 1(1), 2