The formal application a party makes to ask the court to find another person in contempt of court — for example, because they have breached an order or an undertaking, or made a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth. It is made on Form FC600 under Rules 37.3 and 37.4 of the Family Procedure Rules 2010. The defendant must be told their rights, including the right to legal representation and to remain silent. Contempt must be proved beyond reasonable doubt.
In Plain English
A formal way to ask the court to punish someone for breaking a court order or lying in legal documents. Because the consequences can be serious, such as a fine or prison, there are very strict rules about how this application is handled.
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