Section 8 — Other defences not affected.

The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed as implying that any other defence which would have been a valid defence in any proceedings for contempt of court has ceased to be available merely by reason of the provisions of this Act.

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