Tommy Robinson cleared of terror offence after not giving police access to his phone

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been found not guilty of a terror offence after not giving police access to his phone in July 2024.

The 42-year-old, who was charged under his real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was stopped by officers at the Channel Tunnel in Folkestone while driving a silver Bentley.

Police became suspicious of Robinson's "vague replies" about his travel plans and demanded access to his iPhone under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000, Westminster.

Westminster Magistrates' Court heard that officers who detained Robinson had "no real recollection" of questions asked during the 40-minute stop on 28 July last year.

The court heard that police failed to record the selection criteria for stopping him and appeared "fundamentally unclear" about the use of their Schedule 7 powers.

The judge said the stop "gave the impression of an arbitrary decision based on who you are" and concluded that "it was actually what you stood for and your beliefs that acted as the principal the reason for the stop."

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