In Re De Court: ChD 27 Nov 1997

Any assault on an officer whilst undertaking official duties is contempt even if assault not in court itself.

Judges:

Sir Richard Scott VC

Citations:

Times 27-Nov-1997

Statutes:

Contempt of Court Act 1981

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Contempt of Court

Updated: 18 July 2022; Ref: scu.81840