The law on contempt of court is largely judge-made and it is based on the general principle that the courts have an inherent jurisdiction to ensure that the administration of justice is not obstructed and that courts orders are obeyed.
《蔑视法庭法》基本上由法官根据法院有内在管辖权的一般原则加以制定，以确保司法不受妨碍，法院命令得到遵守。