Tommy Robinson Faces New Contempt Of Court Claim Following Film Screening

Tommy Robinson, a controversial figure in the UK, is once again in legal trouble. This time, he faces a new contempt of court claim related to the airing of a film during a protest in central London. The Attorney General's Office has alleged that Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, violated a High Court order from 2021. This order prohibited him from making libelous statements against a Syrian refugee, Jamal Hijazi, who had previously won a defamation case against him.

At a recent demonstration in Trafalgar Square, a film titled Silenced was shown, which forms part of six alleged breaches of the injunction between June and July of this year. In 2021, a UK court awarded Hijazi £100,000 in damages after Robinson falsely accused him of being a violent thug. The accusations, which were spread on social media, led to significant public backlash and legal consequences for Robinson.

Despite a judge's order to refrain from repeating these allegations, Robinson reportedly resumed spreading similar claims. Campaign group Hope Not Hate has claimed that Robinson ignored the injunction, providing evidence to the Attorney General’s Office, prompting further legal action against him. As the situation develops, a court hearing is scheduled for 28 October, where these claims will be addressed.