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.