A. In addition to the penalties prescribed in accordance with applicable legislation, anyone who commits any of the following acts or omissions shall be punished with a fine prescribed by the DIFC Courts in accordance with the Rules of the Courts: 1. Wilfully insulting a Judge, the Registrar, Judicial Officer, Member of the Small Claims Tribunal, witness, expert, interpreter, DIFC Courts officer, or lawyer conducting business in the DIFC Courts, either before or during proceedings; 2. Wilfully interrupting the proceedings of the DIFC Courts or otherwise misbehaving in the DIFC Courts; 3. Wilfully submitting fraudulent evidence to the DIFC Courts to obstruct the course of justice; 4. Damaging or vandalising any property belonging to the DIFC Courts, its Judges or its members; 5. Failing to comply with, or declining to act upon, a judgement, decision or order of the DIFC Courts; and 6. Insulting or publicly defaming the DIFC Courts, or a Judge, Registrar, Judicial Officer, Member of the Small Claims Tribunal, or a DIFC Courts Officer, whether on social media, traditional media, or any other means of information technology. B. In addition to the penalty of the financial fine referred to in Paragraph (A) of this Article, the DIFC Courts may take any measures they deem necessary to ensure the proper administration of justice or refer the matter to the Attorney General of the Emirate.
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