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Tommy Robinson's Sentence Reduced, Release Set for May 26

The High Court ruled that Robinson purged his contempt by removing prohibited content and ensuring compliance with a 2021 injunction.

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People carry a banner in support of Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, a British anti-Muslim activist known as Tommy Robinson, during an anti-immigration protest, in London, Britain, October 26, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
Founder and former leader of the anti-Islam English Defence League (EDL), Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, AKA Tommy Robinson, addresses supporters outside the Old Bailey, London's Central Criminal Court, in central London on May 14, 2019, following a hearing about his contempt of court charges. (Photo by ISABEL INFANTES / AFP) (Photo credit should read ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Tommy Robinson, jailed for contempt of court, will be released within days after his 18-month sentence was reduced by four months.
  • The High Court found that Robinson demonstrated compliance with a 2021 injunction by removing libellous content and providing assurances against future breaches.
  • Robinson's original sentence included a 14-month punitive term and a four-month coercive term, the latter of which was lifted following his application to purge contempt.
  • The injunction stemmed from a libel case brought by Syrian refugee Jamal Hijazi, who was awarded £100,000 in damages after Robinson made false allegations online.
  • Judge Jeremy Johnson warned that any future breaches of the injunction could result in a prison sentence of up to two years.