Tommy Robinson Faces Ongoing Legal Battles and Public Protests Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, continues to spark controversy as he serves an 18-month prison sentence for contempt of court. The sentence, reduced by four months in May 2025, stems from repeated breaches of a 2021 High Court injunction barring him from making libellous claims against a Syrian refugee, Jamal Hijazi. Robinson admitted to 10 violations, including publishing a film titled Silenced that contained the false allegations. The film was pinned to his social media profile and screened at a Trafalgar Square demonstration in 2023. In March 2025, Robinson lost a High Court challenge against his solitary confinement at HMP Woodhill, where he argued the conditions harmed his mental health and violated his human rights. The court ruled his segregation was for his own safety due to threats from other inmates, with no evidence of state intent to "break" him. Robinson, who founded the anti-Islam English Defence League (EDL) in 2009, has also faced charges for breaching a stalking prevention order and refusing a counter-terrorism phone search. Public reactions remain polarized. Thousands of Robinson’s supporters marched in London on February 1, 2025, chanting for his release and expressing anti-immigration sentiments, while anti-racism groups held counterprotests. His case has drawn international attention, with some high-profile figures advocating for his release, citing free speech concerns, while others, including UK politicians, condemn his actions as hate-driven. Robinson’s legal troubles and influence continue to fuel debates over free expression and far-right extremism.