Tommy Robinson was acquitted in a London court after being charged with breaching a dispersal order during an anti-Semitism march. The case centred around a paperwork error by the Metropolitan Police, who incorrectly dated the dispersal order, leading to questions about its legality.
The court heard that the senior officer responsible for the order admitted it might not have been lawful due to the incorrect date listed. This crucial mistake prompted District Judge Daniel Sternberg to rule that there was no legal authorisation for the order, stating to Robinson, “There is no case for you to answer.”
Robinson was initially arrested and pepper-sprayed at the event, which took place near the Royal Courts of Justice in London. His arrest sparked significant media attention and public debate. After the ruling, Robinson addressed his supporters outside the court, expressing relief over the judge’s decision and discussing the personal impact of the ongoing legal challenges.
The trial highlighted ongoing tensions regarding public demonstrations and police authority, raising questions about the enforcement of dispersal orders and the rights of individuals at public protests.
