# Contempt of Court Act 1981, Section 20: Tribunals of Inquiry.


(1) In relation to any tribunal to which the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Act 1921 applies, and the proceedings of such a tribunal, the provisions of this Act (except subsection (3) of section 9) apply as they apply in relation to courts and legal proceedings; and references to the course of justice or the administration of justice in legal proceedings shall be construed accordingly.
(2) The proceedings of a tribunal established under the said Act shall be treated as active within the meaning of section 2 from the time when the tribunal is appointed until its report is presented to Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/49/section/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/contempt-of-court-act-1981/section-20
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