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An Irish judge weighs sending teacher Enoch Burke to prison for defying a court order over a student's name and pronouns, citing ongoing contempt and disruptions.
An Irish High Court judge is considering whether to send Enoch Burke to prison again for criminal contempt after he defied a court order barring him from Wilson’s Hospital School in County Westmeath.
The dispute, which began in 2022 over a student’s name and pronouns, has led to fines exceeding €200,000 and ongoing trespass.
Burke, an evangelical Christian teacher, claims religious objections, while the court has directed further submissions on social media videos, seized vehicles, and potential salary garnishment.
The judge emphasized procedural steps, not final rulings, and warned of possible contempt due to courtroom disruptions.
Burke and family members were removed for interruptions, and he accused the judge of bias and preparing for his imprisonment.
A follow-up hearing is set for November 12.
Un juez irlandés está considerando enviar al maestro Enoch Burke a prisión por desafiar una orden judicial sobre el nombre y los pronombres de un estudiante, citando el continuo desprecio y las interrupciones.