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Tommy Robinson again left the court after referring his case of contempt to the Attorney General.
The far-right executive appeared before Old Bailey after alleging that he had violated the reporting restrictions on grooming trials at the Leeds Crown Court in May.
The 35-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was jailed in May but released after the Court of Appeal ruled that the procedural violations had "resulted in unfairness".
Robinson always speaks outside the court.
Robinson accuses major media outlets of violating reporting restrictions and contempt of court in his case and in others, claiming that journalists are not jailed.
At the mention of the media, his supporters chant "scum" and "shame on you"
Robinson gives a speech. He claims that he could not find any details about the restriction on reports of Huddersfield's grooming lawsuits when he arrived at Leeds Crown Court on May 25 and acted in "good faith".
He stated that he thought he was not violating the restriction after following a field training.
He is expected to make a speech, even though his lawyer may advise against it.
Tommy Robinson now leaves Old Bailey to sing "Oh Tommy Tommy" etc.
A huge joy has come up, it seems to have been heard.
Robinson's supporters are still gathered in court, where they continue to chant "We want Tommy's release." Not clear if they heard the news and that it is really out.
People make speeches under the watchful eye of the police.
Tommy Robinson frees himself after judge returns case to Attorney General
Tommy Robinson was released once again from the court after a judge returned his contempt case to the Attorney General. Nicholas Hilliard QC, the London Recorder, had planned to decide whether Robinson should be imprisoned a second time. Hilliard JA stated that the manner in which he was able to hear the cases himself was too limited and that the Attorney General could allow the lawyers to cross-examine Robinson and the witnesses.
The case has now been adjourned and the parties are leaving the court. The date of the next hearing has not yet been set, as it remains for the Attorney General to decide whether, when and where to do it.
Robinson is released on bail again, with the conditions not to go to Leeds Crown Court and to attend the next hearing where it is required
Judge HIlliard said that Robinson's cross-examination would be necessary for the underlying facts to be resolved in a proper and necessary manner.
"All the evidence has to be rigorously tested on both sides."
Hilliard JA stated that it may be necessary to consider the details of Robinson's issue to arrive at an "overall picture" of what happened.
If the prosecutor advances it, his lawyer will be able to present evidence and question witnesses again.
Judge Hilliard received Robinson's statement yesterday from his lawyer.
"The nature and extent of the controversies to be considered are much more evident from this statement than ever before," he added. "In my opinion, it is now necessary that the case be returned to the Attorney General and I should not, after all, proceed to a new hearing myself."
Judge Hilliard cites a 2001 memorandum between the then Lord and Chief Attorney General, detailing Mr. McCullough's role as a lawyer in court.
He is not allowed to question witnesses, cross-examine them or prosecute.
According to him, both parties "drew attention to the difficulties that could arise from the limitations of the role of Mr. McCullough". Hilliard JA stated that he initially thought that they could be resolved by a "well-balanced decision" because violations of the role of strict liability are normally considered by the Attorney General.
Hilliard J. reviews his notes.
On October 16, he declared that he was going to proceed to a contempt hearing today.
"I do not propose now to give my detailed reasons, but suffice it to say that I was satisfied that under these very particular circumstances, I had jurisdictional jurisdiction to hear both allegations."
One of Robinson's statements violating subsection 4 (2), and the other that his broadcast "posed a significant risk of serious harm to an ongoing criminal trial" in May.
Angus McCullough QC, who is a "friend of the court" and does not represent any party, said Hilliard JA could make a decision as he pleases.
Robinson's lawyer, Richard Furlong, confirms his position, namely that the case should be referred back to the Attorney General for it to review.
The judge said yesterday he received a statement from Robinson "dealing with problems as he sees them".
He says that if he relies on this statement, the role of Robinson's lawyer is limited. He says that they create an "obstacle to the necessary examination of the underlying facts here"
Robinson is charged with breaching a reporting restriction and broadcasting a program that "was highly likely to cause serious harm" to Huddersfield's grooming process.
"Mr. Yaxley-Lennon Challenges Both Charges," Hilliard JA
Robinson's lawyers asked him to seize the Attorney General so that he decided if there was any reason to initiate a proceeding. He decided to hear the case himself at Old Bailey, as ordered by the Court of Appeal when Robinson was released in August.
Robinson's parents arrived in the public gallery next to their supporters and spectators. Several "alternative" journalists are also present in court.
Judge Nicholas Hilliard arrives in court and reminds participants that photography and filming are illegal
A major police operation was set up around the Old Bailey in a climate of fear of disorder.
More than 1,000 Robinson supporters had announced their intention to attend a protest in London court Tuesday.
The London City Police closed two surrounding roads and police went to local pubs, bars, restaurants and businesses to advise them. L & # 39; Independent includes.
Many were expected to close or stop serving alcohol with glasses during the protest, while Robinson's supporters and counter-protesters were to be separated by a significant number of police officers.
Robinson, who founded the English Defense League (EDL), was jailed in May for allegedly violating the general reporting restrictions in connection with a series of related lawsuits at Leeds Crown Court.
The 35-year-old lawyer admitted to contempt of court for Robinson after posting a Facebook Live video in court about the case and the "jihad rape gangs".
The ban on reporting was lifted on Friday after three trials, 20 men convicted of offenses, including rape, kidnapping and child trafficking, as members of 39, a grooming gang operating in Huddersfield.
Counsel for the accused, who have been incarcerated for more than 220 years, have requested that the jury for the second trial be released through Robinson's video.
The attempt would have resulted in a rehearing of the trial costing several hundred thousand pounds, but Judge Geoffrey Marson, QC, dismissed the claim.
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Robinson was sentenced to 13 months in prison, but was released in August after the Court of Appeal found that breaches of procedure "resulted in an injustice" and meant the proceedings were "fundamentally flawed".
The Chief Justices ordered that the case be reviewed before Judge Nicholas Hilliard, QC, London Recorder, Old Bailey.
On Tuesday, Hilliard JA said the case should be reviewed by the Attorney General after receiving a statement from Mr. Robinson on Monday.
The court heard that, in the current context, counsel would not be able to cross-examine the evidence properly.
"I think it's necessary to look at a lot of details of what Mr. Yaxley-Lennon said in the show in order to give an overview of what happened." "said the judge.
"I am satisfied, in the light of the issues as they now appear, as they emerge from yesterday's statement, that the cross-examination of Mr. Yaxley-Lennon is necessary for a appropriate and thorough review and for the resolution of the current case, public interest. "
Robinson was released on bail.
The laws of contempt of court aim to ensure fair trials in Britain by preventing jurors from being swayed by information outside the hearing and apply to all forms of publication. online and offline.
Offenses are covered by a "strict liability rule", which means that the intent and knowledge of committing them are not necessary for a conviction, nor does the evidence that a jury has suffered a prejudice.
The Court of Appeal refused to overrule a separate contempt finding issued by the Canterbury Court of Justice in May 2017, claiming that Robinson's legal team's criticisms "had no substance."
In that case, he had been sentenced to a three-month suspended sentence for attempting to film defendants in court during jury deliberations, after he was ordered to be detained. arrest and warned that filming was against the law.
Judge Heather Norton said at the time: "This contempt hearing is not about freedom of expression … it's about justice, it's about ensuring that a trial can proceed from fair and equitable manner. "
