Description
Committal proceedings empower the courts to hold a person in contempt for refusing to obey a court order. Committal ensures that due administration of justice is possible and that litigants do not disregard court orders. The procedure that underlies committal applications is contained in Order 52 of the Rules of Court 2012, although a substantial portion of this is drawn from common law. Come join this insightful seminar where the speaker will address the following topics:
- Applications for committal — Order 52 of the Rules of Court 2012
- Requirement for a penal notice — Order 45, rule 7 of the Rules of Court 2012
- When the Court can cite for contempt of its own motion
- Discussion of the procedural aspects of committal applications — what must and must not be in
the papers, which documents are to be filed, etc
- What are the common errors made by legal practitioners?
- What happens after a person is cited for contempt?
- Sentencing
- Mitigating factors
This seminar seeks to expound upon the finer points of committal applications, which are a necessary evil at the best of times.
Speaker
Gavin Jayapal graduated from the University of Leeds and is a Barrister-at-Law of the Middle Temple. He also holds a Masters in Law degree from the University of Malaya, and is an Accredited Mediator with the Malaysian Mediation Centre. Gavin’s primary area of practice is litigation. He runs a boutique practice in Petaling Jaya.
He has applied for and resisted applications for committal at the High Court. Gavin is actively involved in civil litigation and regularly appears at the High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court.
Terms and Conditions
Places are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Cancellation
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Refunds
Refunds will be processed after the event is completed. This may take up to 30 business days. The conditions for refunds are as follows:
- Full refunds will be issued if the cancellation is notified to the organiser three business days before the event.
- No refunds will be issued if the cancellation is notified to the organiser less than three business days from the event.
The organiser reserves the right to modify, cancel or postpone the event, should circumstances arise that make such action necessary, whereupon all registration fees paid will be refunded.
Transferral
You are allowed to transfer your place to another participant, but you must notify the organiser with the necessary details.
Attendance
CPD points will not be awarded to lawyers and pupils in chambers from Peninsular Malaysia who arrive more than 15 minutes late, are not present throughout the event, or leave before its scheduled end.
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Disclaimer
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