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Teacher Enoch Burke, jailed for defying a school ban, was moved from Mountjoy to Castlerea Prison in March 2026 over safety and housing concerns, sparking legal challenges over the transfer's legality.
Enoch Burke, a teacher jailed for contempt of court after breaching a ban from Wilson’s Hospital School, was transferred from Mountjoy Prison to Castlerea Prison in March 2026 for his safety.
The move followed the revocation of his "enhanced" privileges due to conduct during a court escort, making him ineligible for a single cell.
Overcrowding at Mountjoy prevented such housing, prompting the transfer to Castlerea, where a single cell was available.
Burke challenges the transfer as unlawful, arguing it violates a court order specifying Mountjoy as his detention site and claiming the move stems from punishment for his religious beliefs.
Prison officials cite the 1914 Criminal Justice (Administration) Act as authority.
The judge reserved judgment, noting Burke’s prolonged imprisonment and repeated violations of the court order.
El maestro Enoch Burke, encarcelado por desafiar una prohibición escolar, fue trasladado de Mountjoy a la cárcel de Castlerea en marzo de 2026 por preocupaciones de seguridad y vivienda, lo que provocó desafíos legales sobre la legalidad de la transferencia.