"The police claimed that Robinson gave them so-called "vague replies" over what he was legally doing, then they demanded access to his iPhone then quoting Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act, which is used for terrorists, Robinson is not and has never been a terrorist. The Act, when quoted, give the police the power to any person travelling through a UK port "to determine whether they may be involved or concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism"."
"The judge said, I cannot put out of my mind that it was actually what you stood for and your political beliefs that acted for the principle reason for this stop. The judge said at Westminster Magistrates that PC Mitchell Thorogood's decision to stop Robinson was based on a "protected character," adding, "I cannot convict you," which is very embarrassing for Kent Police."
Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, was stopped by police at the Channel Tunnel in Folkestone while driving a friend's car to Spain. Officers allegedly described his replies as "vague," demanded access to his iPhone and invoked Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act. District Judge Sam Goozee found Robinson not guilty of failing to comply with Schedule 7 and expressed that the stop appeared motivated by Robinson's political beliefs, a protected characteristic. The judge also raised concerns about officers' confused recollections of what they asked and the legal powers they used. Elon Musk funded Robinson's legal costs.
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