Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for contempt of court after admitting to breaching an injunction that barred him from repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee, Jamal Hijazi. Robinson's violations included airing a documentary titled 'Silenced' and making defamatory statements in several interviews, which were viewed by millions. The injunction stemmed from a 2021 libel case in which Robinson was ordered to pay £100,000 in damages to Hijazi, who had been assaulted at school. The judge criticized Robinson for 'thumbing his nose at the court' and emphasized that his actions were deliberate and undermined the rule of law. The Solicitor General noted that Robinson's continued breaches were a significant concern, and the judge indicated that compliance could lead to a reduced sentence. Robinson's case has attracted considerable media and political scrutiny due to its implications on freedom of speech and community tensions.