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Gemma O'Doherty tells court any attempt to jail her for alleged contempt would be 'outrageous'

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Activist Gemma O'Doherty appeared before the High Court on Wednesday regarding an application for alleged contempt of court. The matter was adjourned to later this week to allow O'Doherty to obtain legal instructions and review relevant documents. She was released from Garda custody following the hearing. The application stems from an injunction granted to Edel Campbell, which restrains O'Doherty from harassing Campbell or publishing confidential information about her and her late son, Diego Gilsenan. Campbell alleges O'Doherty breached these orders through video posts and statements. O'Doherty, appearing without legal representation, rejected the allegations, stating she never harassed Campbell and that any attempt to jail her would be outrageous. She claimed the injunction was unlawful and that Campbell's actions violated champerty laws. Counsel for Campbell, David Kennedy SC, stated his client sought only compliance with the injunction and that O'Doherty's refusal left them no option but to bring the contempt motion. The court did not reach a final determination on the merits, as the hearing was suspended to facilitate proper legal representation.

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What: Report matter: Gemma O'Doherty tells court any attempt to jail her for alleged contempt would be 'outrageous'. Procedural stage: sentence

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• 2024-04-10 Publication

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