Marriage Regulations 2017 Regulation 31 - Offence in relation to bringing Judge or magistrate into disrepute
Marriage Regulations 2017
In force on 5 Jan 2026Marriage Regulations 2017 Regulation 31
Offence in relation to bringing Judge or magistrate into disrepute
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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.