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Contemptuous litigant released from jail amid concerns over public funds and coercive imprisonment effectiveness
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High Court orders the release of a defendant who has been incarcerated for persistent non-compliance with court orders, citing the misuse of public funds and the ineffectiveness of coercive imprisonment in this case. The defendant, who remains on full pay during administrative leave, has accrued substantial fines for his continued contempt but has not made any payments. The court has expressed that the defendant's imprisonment, which he could end at any time by complying with the orders, is a voluntary choice and not a result of his religious beliefs as claimed. The court has scheduled a future hearing to consider further financial penalties and has invited the Attorney General and the Department of Finance to advise on enforcing the payment of fines.
High Court, contempt of court, coercive imprisonment, public funds, administrative leave, Court of Appeal, fines, religious beliefs, trespass, release order, future hearing, Attorney General, Department of Finance, enforcement of fines, rule of law.
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