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A High Court ruling has overturned a controversial jail sentence handed to an independent election candidate in Kerry, declaring the original hearing “manifestly unfair.” The candidate, jailed for contempt over a social media post, was found to have misunderstood court orders and had already taken steps to remove the content. The High Court agreed she was denied due process — including proper service of court papers and being too ill to attend the initial hearing — and ruled she was deprived of her constitutional rights. The judge called the original proceedings a failure of justice, emphasizing that courts must give all parties a fair chance to be heard. The contempt order and jail sentence have been set aside, underscoring the vital role of due process in the legal system.

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