Overview

• Tommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, failed to overturn his 18-month sentence for contempt of court after admitting to 10 breaches of a 2021 High Court order.
• The breaches included repeating defamatory allegations against Syrian refugee Jamal Hijazi through a documentary, social media posts, and public events.
• Robinson’s legal team argued that segregation in prison was exacerbating his mental health issues, but the court found no grounds to reduce his sentence.
• The Court of Appeal panel, led by Lady Chief Justice Baroness Carr, affirmed the original ruling, citing a meticulous application of legal standards by the sentencing judge.
• Robinson remains in custody at HMP Woodhill, with his release date set for July 26, 2025, unless further steps are taken to purge his contempt.