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Judge to rule next week on school's bid to sequester Enoch Burke's assets

Summary

The High Court will decide next week on an application by Wilson's Hospital School to sequester or remove the assets of teacher Enoch Burke, who has refused to comply with a court order to stay away from the school. Burke, who was jailed for contempt for 108 days last year, claims the order breaches his constitutional rights and has no wrongdoing. The school, represented by Rosemary Mallon BL, seeks to sequester Burke's assets or fine him, citing his return to the school campus on 5 January after the Christmas break despite the order. Burke, representing himself, argues he was not disobeying a valid order and criticises the school's disciplinary proceedings, alleging they target his religious beliefs and opposition to transgendarism. The court will rule on the matter next week.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Judge to rule next week on school's bid to sequester Enoch Burke's assets. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 5th Hearing Or Sentence
• Christmas Other
• 2023-01-17 Publication

Why: When the matter came before the court on Tuesday the school, represented by Rosemary Mallon BL, said it does not want Mr Burke sent back to prison at this time because it wishes to progress disciplinary proceedings against him for alleged misconduct. CNI source report

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