Overview
- District Judge Sam Goozee found Robinson not guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, concluding the Channel Tunnel stop was driven by his political beliefs, a protected characteristic.
- The judge criticised PC Mitchell Thorogood’s recall of events and apparent confusion about his powers, saying the encounter gave the impression of an arbitrary stop.
- Under Schedule 7, travelers can be detained for up to six hours and must provide device PINs or risk prosecution carrying up to three months’ jail or a £2,500 fine.
- Prosecutors pointed to Robinson’s demeanour, large sums of cash and a high‑value car not in his name, but the judge said he placed no weight on the cash evidence.
- Robinson claimed in videos and outside court that Elon Musk covered his legal costs and he thanked him, but Musk’s team has not confirmed the claim.