'National penalties - offences against the administration of justice' in document 'Namibia - Criminal Procedure Act'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CHAPTER 28
CONDUCT OF PROCEEDINGS

Arrest of person committing offence in court and removal from court of person disturbing proceedings

201. (1) Where an offence is committed in the presence of the court, the presiding judge or magistrate may order the arrest of the offender.

(2) If any person, other than an accused, who is present at criminal proceedings, disturbs the peace or order of the court, the court may order that that person be removed from the court and that he or she be detained in custody until the rising of the court.