Court of Appeal Dismisses Dr. Seale's Contempt Appeal

On April 9, 2026, the Court of Appeal dismissed Dr. Seale's appeal against a six-month suspended prison sentence for contempt of court. The court upheld the finding of 27 breaches of an extended civil restraint order issued on March 30, 2023, which prohibited Dr. Seale from sending emails to individual court staff, limiting her correspondence to routine administrative matters. The judgment reinforces the court's authority to protect its processes and prevent abuse, emphasizing that while access to justice is fundamental, it may be subject to proportionate limitations.