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Attorney General v Ulakai [1999] TongaLawRp 47; [1999] Tonga LR 259 (15 December 1999)

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TONGA
Supreme Court, Nuku’alofa


Cr 1178/99


Attorney General


v


Ulakai


Ward CJ
1, 6 December 1999; 15 December 1999


Contempt of Court — real risk of prejudicing fair trial — balance with freedom of press
Contempt of Court — intention of defendant relevant to penalty
Contempt of Court — more serious when committed by officer of the Court


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