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Contempt Of Court

Volume 904: debated on Tuesday 27 January 1976

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asked the Attorney-General if he will institute a review of the operation of the law relating to committal for contempt, particularly in matrimonial cases involving a breach of a court's order with regard to the custody of children.

My noble Friend has no reason to believe that such a review is required. The Phillimore Committee has reported upon the law of contempt generally and the report is under consideration.