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Enoch Burke's mother removed from court during appeal hearing
Summary
During a Court of Appeal hearing on 14 October 2022, teacher Enoch Burke, who is in Mountjoy Prison for refusing to comply with a High Court injunction that bars him from teaching at Wilson's Hospital School, sought an early appeal date. The judge, Mr Justice John Edwards, set the earliest possible hearing for 16 February 2023 and adjourned the matter. Burke's mother, Martina Burke, interrupted the proceedings, accusing the judges of corruption and claiming that his constitutional rights were denied. Mr Justice Edwards removed her from the courtroom, warned that further interruptions would be held in contempt, and briefly considered referring her to the Law Society before rescinding that order. Burke's sister, solicitor Ammi Burke, also interrupted and was warned of potential contempt. The hearing remained procedural, with no substantive appeal heard on the day. The case concerns the injunction and the High Court's refusal to lift it. The article does not report any further developments beyond the adjournment.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Enoch Burke's mother removed from court during appeal hearing. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- February 16 Adjournment
- 2022-10-14 Publication
Why: His mother Martina Burke said: "He is being incarcerated because of corrupt judges who denied their vow to uphold the Constitution. CNI source report
Case subjects
Appellant
Outcome: Mr Justice Edwards told him that February 16 is the earliest available date and adjourned the matter.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Court of Appeal
- Mountjoy Prison
- Wilson's Hospital
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