Tommy Robinson Faces New Contempt of Court Action Amidst Allegations of Defamatory Lies

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is facing a second serious legal action for contempt of court after allegedly breaching a court order related to defamatory claims against a Syrian refugee. The Attorney General’s Office has initiated this new action following Yaxley-Lennon’s departure from the UK just before another related court case.

Yaxley-Lennon, the founder of the English Defence League, had previously been ordered by a judge not to repeat false allegations against Syrian teenager Jamal Hijazi, who won £100,000 in damages in 2021. However, Yaxley-Lennon allegedly defied the court order by making the claims again in a film distributed to his followers, leading to the new legal action. The High Court has warned that an arrest warrant will be triggered if Yaxley-Lennon does not contact the court by October 2.

Robinson’s supporters claim he has been silenced, but his actions have sparked significant controversy. After a rally in London in July, Yaxley-Lennon was detained under counter-terrorism powers before leaving the country. The High Court is set to hear the original and new allegations on October 28.

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