Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Committal Proceedings — Statutory Compliance — Strict Compliance Required for Committal Proceedings

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Committal proceedings are quasi-criminal. Strict compliance with procedural rules is required. The standard of proof is beyond reasonable doubt, not balance of probabilities. The principle protects the liberty of the individual. The court must ensure that all conditions for committal are satisfied. The respondent must…

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