Tommy Robinson's Trial Continues
Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was stopped by police at the Channel Tunnel in a luxury Bentley SUV.
He had thousands of pounds in cash, approximately £13k, and was driving to the Spanish tourist hotspot of Benidorm when the incident occurred.
- Robinson was stopped by officers at the Channel Tunnel on July 28 last year.
- Police were suspicious of his "vague replies" about his activities.
- He refused to give over the pin to his phone under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act.
The Act gives police the power to stop anyone passing through a UK port "to determine whether they may be involved or concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism).
Robinson denies failing to comply with the counter-terrorism powers during the incident.
Author's summary: Tommy Robinson on trial for failing to comply with counter-terrorism powers.