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Tommy Robinson Challenges Prison Segregation Over Safety and Mental Health Concerns

The Ministry of Justice defends Robinson's isolation at HMP Woodhill as necessary for his safety, while his legal team argues it is causing significant psychological harm.

Anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, gestures before arriving at Folkestone Police Station in Folkestone, Britain, October 25, 2024. REUTERS/Chris J Ratcliffe/File Photo
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Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is serving an 18-month prison sentence for contempt of court after breaching an injunction

Overview

  • Tommy Robinson, serving an 18-month sentence for contempt of court, has been held in segregation at HMP Woodhill since November 2024 due to credible threats to his safety.
  • The Ministry of Justice cites intelligence reports indicating that Robinson has a 'mark on his head' and faces potential assaults or murder by other inmates, including a lifer.
  • Robinson's legal team claims that prolonged segregation is severely impacting his mental health, with fears it could lead to substance abuse or other long-term consequences after his release in July 2025.
  • The Ministry of Justice maintains that Robinson's segregation is under a 'more permissive' regime, granting him access to a laptop, extended phone calls, gym use, and frequent visits.
  • A High Court hearing on March 20, 2025, addressed Robinson's legal challenge to his segregation, with a decision expected soon on whether he will remain in isolation or be transferred to another facility.