Tommy Robinson Jailed for Contempt After Violating Court Order

The far-right activist received an 18-month sentence for repeatedly making false claims against a Syrian refugee, defying a High Court order.

Tommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for contempt of court after breaching a High Court injunction.
The injunction was related to libellous claims Robinson made against Jamal Hijazi, a Syrian refugee who successfully sued him for libel in 2021.
Robinson admitted to ten breaches of the court order, including airing a documentary titled 'Silenced' that repeated the false allegations.
The court emphasized the deliberate and flagrant nature of Robinson's breaches, noting his lack of remorse and previous contempt of court incidents.
Robinson's sentence could be reduced by four months if he removes the offending content from his social media, but he has shown no inclination to comply.