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Tommy Robinson cleared of terror-related offence over phone code refusal

Defence argued police engaged in ‘fishing expedition’ when they stopped far-right activist in Folkestone in July 2024

Tommy Robinson has been cleared of a terror-related offence after being accused over a refusal to give police access to his phone during a border stop.

A judge ruled that the stop was unlawful because it was based on what the far-right activist “stood for” and his beliefs, rather than suspicions of a connection to terrorism.

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