Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for breaking contempt of court laws. The offence occurred when he streamed a Facebook Live video outside Leeds Crown Court.
The imprisonment has sparked mass protests under the hashtag #freetommy, with supporters claiming he is a victim of censorship. However, the case centres on the right to a fair trial rather than freedom of speech.
Robinson's actions risked prejudicing ongoing legal proceedings, leading to the contempt charge. The Attorney General is reviewing the case against him.
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