Islamic extremist accused of attempted murder refuses to rise in Sydney court
Sydney man Milad bin Ahmad-Shah al-Ahmadzai has repeatedly refused to rise in court during his trial for alleged attempted murder and car theft.
The New South Wales attorney general asked the solicitor general to consider whether an 'Islamic extremist' who refused to stand-up in court should be investigated for contempt.
The 25-year-old Muslim reportedly said his refusal was based on the grounds of his 'religious beliefs'.
"In the light of the repeated refusal of Mr Al-Ahmadzai... I have written to the solicitor general ... asking him to consider whether Mr Al-Ahmadzai should be investigated for breaches of contempt," NSW Attorney General Gabrielle Upton said in a statement.
"Not wanting to stand for a magistrate, judge or Supreme Court justice is unacceptable behaviour and should lead to consequences," she added.
Last year, former attorney general Brad Hazzard found the decision not to stand did not meet the threshold of being in contempt of court.
Ms Upton said she was seeking advice from the Department of Justice to see if the laws could be changed.
