Tommy Robinson Leaves UK Amid Contempt of Court Case

Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has reportedly left the UK following allegations of "flagrant" contempt of court related to a film shown during a protest in central London. The High Court was informed that an arrest warrant has been issued for Robinson after he failed to appear at the Royal Courts of Justice for a hearing concerning his alleged breach of a court order stemming from a 2021 libel case. The solicitor general initiated legal action against him in June, and Mr. Justice Johnson has since issued a new warrant for his arrest. Robinson was involved in a large demonstration in London where the film, central to the contempt case, was screened. The court noted that this act constituted a clear violation of the existing court order. Kent Police confirmed the arrest of a 41-year-old man, believed to be Robinson, for obstructing a port stop at the Channel Tunnel, although he was later released on bail. Reports indicate that Robinson left the UK shortly after this incident, evading the court's jurisdiction. The court order from 2021 prohibited Robinson from repeating allegations against Syrian refugee Jamal Hijazi, who had previously sued him for libel. Despite this, Robinson allegedly made similar claims in interviews earlier this year. Mr. Justice Johnson expressed confidence that the case could proceed without Robinson's presence, with a further hearing scheduled for October. The situation continues to develop as Robinson remains outside the UK.