Madrid court upholds contempt verdict against Stampa


PETALING JAYA: The Madrid Court of Appeal has upheld the Madrid Criminal Court judgment of Dec 22, 2023, that Gonzalo Stampa is guilty of contempt of court.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said in its judgement, the Madrid Court of Appeal confirmed that Stampa knowingly and wilfully disobeyed the clear rulings and orders of the Madrid High Court of Justice resulting from the nullification of his appointment as arbitrator.

“Malaysia welcomes this landmark ruling as a momentous victory for the rule of law that will help preserve the sanctity of international arbitration as an alternative form of dispute resolution.

“This confirms Stampa’s six-month prison sentence and a one-year ban from practising as an arbitrator,” said Azalina yesterday.

These criminal proceedings started after the Spanish Public Prosecutor’s Office and Malaysia accused Stampa of serious criminal contempt and unqualified professional practice, on the grounds that he openly and knowingly disobeyed several binding orders of a Spanish court, specifically the High Court of Justice of Madrid.

Azalina said that on June 29, 2021, the court annulled Stampa’s appointment and all his procedural actions after it ruled that Malaysia, as a foreign state, had been improperly summoned to arbitrator appointment proceedings.

“I wish to express my appreciation to the Prime Minister for his steadfast commitment and determination towards protecting the sovereignty of Malaysia at all costs, as well as his undivided support for the Malaysian team fighting these frivolous claims.

“The government will continue to ensure that the sovereignty, security and interest of Malaysia are protected at all times,” added Azalina.

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