Tommy Robinson appeals 18-month contempt sentence at UK Court

Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is appealing his 18-month prison sentence for contempt of court, claiming his confinement in segregation is negatively impacting his mental health. Robinson was sentenced after admitting to multiple breaches of a High Court order that prohibited him from making false allegations against a Syrian refugee, who had successfully sued him for libel. His lawyer argued that Robinson suffers from complex PTSD and ADHD, and that the conditions of his segregation are exacerbating these issues. The Solicitor General countered that Robinson could shorten his sentence by complying with the order to remove the libelous content from social media. The appeal is being heard by a panel of judges, including Lady Chief Justice Baroness Carr, who will consider the arguments presented regarding the severity of Robinson's sentence and its impact on his health. Robinson's legal troubles stem from his persistent violation of court orders aimed at curbing his defamatory statements.