37Contempt of New Zealand courts

#### 37 Contempt of New Zealand courts A person must not, while evidence is being given or a submission is being made in Australia, by video link or telephone, in the proceeding: (a) assault in Australia: (i) a person appearing in the proceeding as a barrister, a solicitor or both; or (ii) a witness in the proceeding; or (iii) an officer of an Australian court giving assistance under section 36; or (b) threaten, intimidate or intentionally insult: (i) a judge of the New Zealand court who is taking part in the proceeding; or (ii) a Master, Registrar, Deputy Registrar or other officer of that court who is taking part in or assisting in the proceeding; or (iii) a person appearing in the proceeding as a barrister, a solicitor or both; or (iv) a witness in the proceeding; or (c) intentionally interrupt or obstruct the proceeding; or (d) intentionally disobey an order or direction of the court. Penalty: Imprisonment for 3 months.