A commenter on one of my Facebook pages, underneath a post and video, dealing with the Enoch Burke case asked me what my view of the situation was. I had published a video about Burke being released and relied on the reporting in some of the major newspapers such as the Irish Times and The… Continue reading The Enoch Burke case: “what are your own personal views?”
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The overlooked rights in the Enoch Burke case
There has been a great deal of comment about the jailed schoolteacher Enoch Burke’s rights. His right to freedom of speech, freedom of expression and rights in respect of his religion. I have seen first-hand comments about freedom of speech and persecution on religious grounds on my YouTube channel, my Facebook page, Twitter, TikTok and… Continue reading The overlooked rights in the Enoch Burke case
The comments on my Enoch Burke videos are frightening
I have published a number of videos on my YouTube channel about the jailed schoolteacher, Enoch Burke and his imprisonment in Mountjoy prison for contempt of court and breach of a court order. The most recent one was this week when I reported of Burke’s pleading in the High Court to be released for Christmas.… Continue reading The comments on my Enoch Burke videos are frightening
Elon Musk, Enoch Burke and freedom of speech
Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter has prompted a look at his views on freedom of speech. He been described in the media as a “freedom of speech absolutist”. I am not sure what this means but presume he views the right to freedom of speech as one that is absolute-that is, without boundaries. Trump, of… Continue reading Elon Musk, Enoch Burke and freedom of speech
What the Mayo footballers can learn from the Burkes from Castlebar
Imagine telling a decision maker, upon whose decision you rely, that he is a “disgrace” and “corrupt” and “not fit to sit in that chair” and expecting to get a favourable decision. It is hardly going to happen, now, is it? Such was the case yesterday in the High Court when Mr Justice John Edwards… Continue reading What the Mayo footballers can learn from the Burkes from Castlebar
Comments on my Enoch Burke YouTube videos-some are appalling
I am surprised, and appalled, at some of the comments I have read on my YouTube channel regarding the Enoch Burke affair and his committal to Mountjoy prison for contempt of court. I have made a few videos about the situation as it is of general, societal, and legal interest. Issues of religious belief, religious… Continue reading Comments on my Enoch Burke YouTube videos-some are appalling
Enoch Burke to be released from Mountjoy next week without purging his contempt?
Enoch Burke could be released from Mountjoy Prison next week without purging his contempt. This is the speculation in the Irish Times this morning. The release could come about if the disciplinary process at Wilson’s Hospital School came to an end next Wednesday as the need for the injunction would no longer exist. ‘Informed sources’… Continue reading Enoch Burke to be released from Mountjoy next week without purging his contempt?
Teacher Enoch Burke, Mountjoy prison, conscience, and the majesty of the law
A secondary school teacher in Wilson’s Hospital, Co. Westmeath, was jailed yesterday by the High Court. He is in Mountjoy prison as I write this and will be released if and when he purges his contempt of court, or the High Court makes some further order. The case is due back before the High Court… Continue reading Teacher Enoch Burke, Mountjoy prison, conscience, and the majesty of the law
Enoch Burke and Wilson’s Hospital School-is there a lesson for all of us?
The High Court made an order yesterday for the arrest of a secondary school teacher, Enoch Burke. Burke has been a secondary school teacher for a number of years in Wilson’s Hospital school in Westmeath. He disagrees with the school’s policy regarding transgenderism and with the decision of the school to address a pupil with… Continue reading Enoch Burke and Wilson’s Hospital School-is there a lesson for all of us?