Overview
- District Judge Sam Goozee found prosecutors had not proved the Channel Tunnel stop served the statutory counterterrorism purpose, rendering the demand for his phone PIN unlawful.
- The ruling said officers likely acted based on Robinson’s political beliefs, treating them as a protected characteristic under equality law.
- Police testified they stopped him in July 2024 over his demeanor, a high‑value Bentley not in his name, same‑day tickets, and large cash found, but the judge criticized their recall and understanding of Schedule 7 powers.
- Robinson had faced up to three months in jail or a £2,500 fine for refusing to provide the code under Schedule 7 after a two‑day trial in October and a verdict delayed for a pre‑planned trip to Israel.
- Outside court he thanked Elon Musk, whom he said funded his legal defense, a claim reported by multiple outlets without confirmation from Musk’s team.