Tommy Robinson ‘could face jail’ over film screening at London protest

Far-right activist accused of contempt of court for making documentary, in which he repeats false claims

The far-right activist Tommy Robinson could face jail" after screening a documentary against high court orders at a demonstration in central London on Saturday, according to the anti-racism group Hope Not Hate.

The film, Silenced, repeated false claims he made about a Syrian refugee that led to him losing a libel case in 2021. Robinson is due to appear at a high court hearing on Monday accused of contempt of court for making the documentary.