# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Part 48: CONTEMPT OF COURT

Extent: E+W

Contents of this Part
hGeneral rules
When this Part applies
rule 48.1
Exercise of court’s power to deal with contempt of court
rule 48.2
Notice of suspension of imprisonment by Court of Appeal or Crown Court
rule 48.3
Application to discharge an order for imprisonment
rule 48.4
Contempt of court by obstruction, disruption, etc.
Initial procedure on obstruction, disruption, etc.
rule 48.5
Review after temporary detention
rule 48.6
Postponement of enquiry
rule 48.7
Procedure on enquiry
rule 48.8
Contempt of court by failure to comply with court order, etc.
Initial procedure on failure to comply with court order, etc.
rule 48.9
Procedure on hearing
rule 48.10
Introduction of written witness statement or other hearsay
rule 48.11
Content of written witness statement
rule 48.12
Content of notice of other hearsay
rule 48.13
Cross-examination of maker of written witness statement or other hearsay
rule 48.14
Credibility and consistency of maker of written witness statement or other hearsay
rule 48.15
Magistrates’ courts’ powers to adjourn, etc.
rule 48.16
Court’s power to vary requirements
rule 48.17

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/part/48 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/part-48
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