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Marriage Regulations 2017 Regulation 31 - Offence in relation to bringing Judge or magistrate into disrepute

Marriage Regulations 2017

In force on 5 Jan 2026

Marriage Regulations 2017 Regulation 31

Offence in relation to bringing Judge or magistrate into disrepute

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MR2017 reg.31

31 Offence in relation to bringing Judge or magistrate into disrepute

Section titled “31 Offence in relation to bringing Judge or magistrate into disrepute”

A person commits an offence if:

(a) the person uses words (whether by writing or speech) that are intended to bring another person into disrepute in connection with an inquiry being held by a Judge or magistrate; and

(b) the other person is the Judge or magistrate.

Penalty: 2 penalty units.