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OPEN COURTS ACT 2013 (NO. 58 OF 2013) - SECT 5

Abrogation of common law and no implied jurisdiction

    (1)     Nothing in this section limits or otherwise affects the inherent jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

    (2)     Any common law power to make an order prohibiting or restricting the publication of information in connection with any proceeding is abrogated.

    (3)     A court or tribunal has no implied jurisdiction to make an order prohibiting or restricting the publication of information in connection with any proceeding.



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