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School's direction a demand to 'participate in transgenderism', Enoch Burke says as appeal goes ahead

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Enoch Burke brought an appeal to the Court of Appeal challenging orders directing him to remain away from Wilson's Hospital School in County Westmeath. Mr Burke contends that the school's direction to refer to a student by an alternative name and pronoun constitutes an unlawful demand to participate in transgenderism, in breach of his Constitutional rights to freedom of religious expression. The school maintains that the orders were properly granted following Mr Burke's conduct at a religious service and subsequent school function. The court heard submissions from Mr Burke, representing himself, and counsel for the school, before reserving its decision. The appeal was limited to challenges against temporary injunctions granted by two High Court judges. The court indicated it would endeavour to deliver its decision promptly on this significant matter. The full case between the parties remains pending before the High Court, with a hearing expected later in the year.

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What: Report matter: School's direction a demand to 'participate in transgenderism', Enoch Burke says as appeal goes ahead. Procedural stage: appeal

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• 2023-02-16 Publication

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