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Far-right figure Tommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, faced allegations that he was unlawfully stopped by counter-terrorism officers while driving a Bentley at the entrance of the Channel Tunnel. His lawyer argued in court that the officers’ use of power was disproportionate. The trial took place at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, where Mr. Lennon pleaded not guilty to the charges of refusing to provide his mobile phone Pin to authorities.
During the trial, prosecutor Jo Morris acknowledged that the stop may not have been flawless but maintained that it was not unlawful. The judgment in the case was postponed until November 4 after the closing arguments were presented. If convicted, Mr. Lennon could face up to three months in jail and/or a fine of £2,500 for his actions.
The incident occurred on July 28, 2024, when Kent Police officers stopped Mr. Lennon, citing suspicions due to his use of someone else’s car and lack of a pre-booked ticket for the Channel Tunnel. Despite being asked, Mr. Lennon refused to provide the Pin to his phone, which is required by individuals detained under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act. His lawyer, Alisdair Williamson KC, emphasized the need for rigorous oversight of law enforcement powers at ports and airports.
In his defense, Mr. Williamson questioned the validity of the stop and raised concerns about the police’s use of coercive powers on a prominent public figure like Mr. Lennon. The prosecutor, Jo Morris, stressed that while the stop may have been imperfect, it was not illegal. Prior to the trial, Mr. Lennon claimed that tech mogul Elon Musk was covering his legal expenses, although this has not been publicly confirmed by Mr. Musk
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