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The High Court ordered the recommittal to prison of the defendant for repeatedly breaching a court order prohibiting him from trespassing on school property, following his release to prepare for separate legal proceedings challenging a disciplinary appeal panel. The court found that the defendant, despite clear instructions and an opportunity to remain at liberty to prepare his case, chose to defy the court's order almost immediately upon release, demonstrating persistent contempt for court authority. The judge emphasised that the defendant was not imprisoned for his beliefs, but strictly for contempt of court, and reiterated that he could secure his own release by purging his contempt and agreeing not to trespass.
contempt of court – committal and recommittal – injunction – disciplinary appeal panel – enforcement of court orders – self-representation – trespass – Rule of law – gross misconduct dismissal – release to prepare case – High Court procedure – purge of contempt – Department of Education Circular
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