[2011] EWCA Crim 1766

A judge should not deal with contempt of court on the spur of the moment and without sufficient time for reflection, or before the person in contempt has had the opportunity of reflecting and making any appropriate submissions to deal with the situation.

CA (Crim Div) (Sir Anthony May (President QB), Hickinbottom J, Thirlwall J)

15/06/2011