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19/07/18

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Tommy Robinson appeal: English Defence League founder STAYS in prison as judges reserve decision until end of July

Robinson - whose real name is Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon - was locked up in May after he filmed outside a criminal trial and broadcast the footage on social media

Leading judges have reserved their decision in the conviction and sentence challenges brought by former English Defence League (EDL) leader Tommy Robinson.

The Court of Appeal, in London, today heard challenges by Robinson against his 13-month jail term for contempt of court.

The ex-EDL leader - whose real name is Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon - was locked up in May after he filmed outside a criminal trial and broadcast the footage on social media.

The footage, lasting around an hour, was watched 250,000 times within hours of being posted on Facebook .

The far-right activist was given 10 months for contempt of court, which he admitted, and a further three months for breaching a previous suspended sentence.

The 35-year-old made a bid to have his sentence cut at the Court of Appeal in London today.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/tommy-robinson-appeal-court-live-12939545

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I'm sure the Mirror is a delightful read but facts are not their strong point.

"The lord chief justice, Lord Burnett of Maldon, said he hoped the court would deliver judgment before the end of July."

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...l-to-remain-in-jail-as-judges-consider-appeal

To sum up the case:
1. No attempt by the court to identify the precise breach said to have been committed by Tommy.
2. Therefore, no submissions made by Tommy in reply.
3. No discussion advising Tommy about what breach he was on the brink of being imprisoned for
4. Upon sentenced, not being told what he did wrong.
5. Not admitting what he did wrong.
6. Failed out proper punishment. ...
7. Insufficient opportunity for Tommy to reflect and take advice, esp. to mitigation.
8. Summary proceedings should have happened.
9. Tommy deprived of chances to mitigate
1o. Bad sentencing, including that Tommy is held as a criminal, not a civil prisoner.

We should find out some time before the end of the month, or in August if you believe the Mirror.
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