Tommy Robinson court case: Police mount major operation around Old Bailey amid fears of disorder at EDL founder's contempt hearing
6 years, 2 months ago

Tommy Robinson court case: Police mount major operation around Old Bailey amid fears of disorder at EDL founder's contempt hearing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A major police operation is being put in place around the Old Bailey amid fears of disorder at a hearing where Tommy Robinson could be jailed. The 35-year-old’s barrister admitted contempt of court on Robinson’s behalf after he broadcast a Facebook Live video outside the court, talking about the case and “jihad rape gangs”. Detective Chief Inspector Ian Mottershaw of West Yorkshire Police speaking outside Leeds Crown Court about Huddersfield grooming gang Lawyers for the defendants, who have so far been jailed for more than 220 years, applied for the jury in the second trial to be discharged over Robinson’s video. The Court of Appeal refused to quash a separate finding of contempt from Canterbury Crown Court in May 2017, saying criticism by Robinson’s legal team “had no substance”.

History of this topic

Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months for contempt after repeating libellous claims against Syrian refugee
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Thousands Rally in London to Support Far-Right Figure Tommy Robinson
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Four people arrested during pro-Tommy Robinson and anti-racism marches
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Tommy Robinson supporters chant 'We want Tommy out!' as their figurehead is held in a police cell - while police clash with protesters on both sides and violent demonstrators are arrested
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Tommy Robinson charged with terror offence after failing to provide phone password
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Tommy Robinson could be arrested before flagship demo as police prepare for disorder
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Tommy Robinson served new contempt of court notice via his X account
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Tommy Robinson could face jail as new contempt of court claim lodged
4 months, 2 weeks ago
How Tommy Robinson gave away he was hiding at luxury Cyprus hotel while stoking UK riots
5 months, 1 week ago
Tommy Robinson stokes far-right riots on social media from outside UK
5 months, 1 week ago
Tommy Robinson ‘leaves UK’ amid contempt of court case as arrest warrant issued
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Tommy Robinson ‘arrested under anti-terror laws’ following film complaint
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Flag-waving Tommy Robinson protesters chant 'release Tommy now' outside Downing Street after 'arrest under anti-terror laws'
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Met Police say they have NOT arrested Tommy Robinson after supporters claimed he was detained under anti-terror laws
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Tommy Robinson claims he was arrested in Canada on suspicion of immigration offences after giving speech - as video shows far-Right activist 'being led away in handcuffs'
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Tommy Robinson facing new contempt of court case after 'breaching injunction in a libel case he lost against a Syrian refugee'
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Tommy Robinson cleared of refusing to leave antisemitism march over Met Police error
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Tommy Robinson summonsed to face contempt of court proceedings
2 years, 9 months ago
Tommy Robinson faces possibility of new contempt of court action
2 years, 9 months ago
Tommy Robinson handed five-year stalking ban after turning up at Independent journalist’s home
3 years, 3 months ago
Tommy Robinson loses libel case brought by Syrian schoolboy
3 years, 5 months ago
Tommy Robinson ‘misused’ donations from far-right supporters, claim former allies
3 years, 9 months ago
Tommy Robinson appears in High Court over ‘very serious allegations’ about Syrian child bullied in viral video
5 years, 1 month ago
Tommy Robinson supporter weeps in court after being spared jail over ‘disgraceful violence’ at protest
5 years, 3 months ago
Tommy Robinson released from prison ‘looking a mess’
5 years, 4 months ago
Tommy Robinson case - live: EDL founder's supporters attack journalists after he is jailed for contempt of court
5 years, 6 months ago
Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court
5 years, 6 months ago
British far-right activist Tommy Robinson jailed for nine months
5 years, 6 months ago
Tommy Robinson declares being jailed would be a ‘win’ for his cause as he appeals for donations
5 years, 6 months ago
Tommy Robinson caused Huddersfield grooming gang member to appeal conviction, court ruling reveals
5 years, 6 months ago
Tommy Robinson: EDL founder begs Trump to grant him political asylum in US
5 years, 6 months ago
Tommy Robinson case: Judges to reveal exactly why EDL founder is in contempt of court
5 years, 6 months ago
Tommy Robinson supporters hurl beer cans at journalists as tensions flare over judge’s decision
5 years, 6 months ago
Tommy Robinson case: EDL founder denies encouraging violence in contempt hearing as supporters heckle and jeer outside
5 years, 6 months ago
Tommy Robinson case: Why EDL founder could be jailed again for contempt of court
5 years, 6 months ago
Woman asks Tommy Robinson 'are you just spouting s****?' when he tries to recruit her on street in Salford
5 years, 8 months ago
Tommy Robinson court case: Police officer who told EDL founder to leave pub ‘did not know who he was’
5 years, 10 months ago
Tommy Robinson trial: Anti-Islam activist tells court police targeted him 'because of my beliefs'
5 years, 10 months ago
Tommy Robinson could face up to two years in prison in fresh contempt of court proceedings
5 years, 10 months ago
Tommy Robinson: Police called after ranting anti-Islam activist bangs on door of historian who helped fund lawsuit against him
5 years, 10 months ago
Tommy Robinson's wedding video, a Ukip 'w******' and a butchered 'Hallelujah' at EDL founder's documentary launch
5 years, 10 months ago
Tommy Robinson supporter admits verbally abusing female journalist he said was ‘Muslim-backed’
6 years ago
Tommy Robinson's former employer will not face police action over filming inside Old Bailey
6 years, 2 months ago
Tommy Robinson: EDL founder formally released from bail by judge at Old Bailey
6 years, 2 months ago
Tommy Robinson walks free after judge refers case to attorney general
6 years, 2 months ago
Tommy Robinson court case – live updates: EDL founder's hearing over contempt delayed again
6 years, 2 months ago
UK far-right leader Tommy Robinson leaves London court and is cheered by supporters
6 years, 2 months ago
Tommy Robinson could have caused Huddersfield grooming trials to collapse and child rapists go free
6 years, 2 months ago
Tommy Robinson jailed after breaking contempt of court laws with Facebook Live video
6 years, 2 months ago

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