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Rh : that proceedings for the execution of the decree, order or sentence passed in the proceedings are pending; and
 * (e) a proceeding against a person in respect of any offence is deemed to include any criminal motion, case stated, or any other application made in or for the purposes of or in connection with the proceeding.

PART 2 TYPES OF CONTEMPT Contempt by scandalising court, interfering with administration of justice, etc.

3.—(1) Any person who—
 * (a) scandalises the court by intentionally publishing any matter or doing any act that—
 * (i) imputes improper motives to or impugns the integrity, propriety or impartiality of any court; and
 * (ii) poses a risk that public confidence in the administration of justice would be undermined;
 * (b) intentionally publishes any matter that—
 * (i) prejudges an issue in a court proceeding that is pending and such prejudgment prejudices, interferes with, or poses a real risk of prejudice to or interference with, the course of any court proceeding that is pending; or
 * (ii) otherwise prejudices, interferes with, or poses a real risk of prejudice to or interference with, the course of any court proceeding that is pending;
 * (c) intentionally interferes with (by intimidation or otherwise) or hinders another person's access to or ability to appear in court, knowing that this person is a party, witness, advocate or judge in ongoing court proceedings;