Supreme Court threatens lawyers with ‘legal action’ for contempt of court
“As false and misleading statements are being made by various parties, without attempting to reach the truth of the matter, and in a way that causes loss of the confidence the public has in the Maldivian judiciary, we remind at this opportunity that legal action will be taken against such people,” the Supreme Court said.
08 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM
After seizing authority to regulate the legal profession, the Supreme Court has threatened action against lawyers “who spread falsehoods and undermine public trust and confidence in the judiciary.”
The Department of Judicial Administration (DJA) – which operates under the Supreme Court – in a statement yesterday reminded lawyers that regulations enacted in June 2012 authorises the apex court to take disciplinary action over contempt of court and ethical misconduct.
The Supreme Court has “the full power and discretion” to take action over violations of the regulations “inside or outside of court.”
“Therefore, as false and misleading statements are being made by various parties, without attempting to reach the truth of the matter, and in a way that causes loss of the confidence the public has in the Maldivian judiciary, we remind at this opportunity that legal action will be taken against such people,” the statement read.
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