Tommy Robinson Held in Isolation Amid 'murder threats' Over Prison Tensions with Muslims

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Tommy Robinson remains in isolation within HMP Woodhill due to threats against his life following conflicts with Muslim prisoners, a court has heard. The 42-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is considered to be in danger if moved out of segregation due to existing tensions between Muslim and non-Muslim inmates, which officials argue would be "inflamed" by his presence.

 

 

Robinson is currently serving an 18-month sentence for contempt of court after admitting to making false and defamatory claims about a Syrian refugee. He pleaded guilty to 10 breaches of a High Court order that prohibited him from repeating the claims, which had originally been made in one of his “documentaries.”

 

 

Appearing via video link at the High Court on Thursday, Robinson, dressed in a grey prison-issued tracksuit, sought to challenge his segregation. His lawyers argued that his isolation is a violation of his human rights. They noted that Robinson was first segregated at HMP Belmarsh at the start of his sentence after reporting conflicts with "followers of Islam." When transferred to Woodhill in November, intelligence reports indicated that two prisoners were planning to assault him for “kudos and notoriety.” There were further credible reports that he had a "mark on his head" and could be "killed by a lifer" if he were housed with the general prison population.

 

The court heard that tensions already existed between Muslim and non-Muslim prisoners before Robinson’s arrival and that his presence would "exacerbate" the situation, heightening the risk of violent clashes. His lawyer, Alisdair Williamson KC, argued that the significant Muslim population at Woodhill was "causing a difficulty," leading to Robinson’s prolonged isolation.

 

Robinson’s mental health has reportedly deteriorated due to segregation. Williamson stated that his client had previously been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder following isolation in a prior prison sentence, and that the condition had since been "reactivated." He argued that Woodhill was "not a safe place for him to be unless he is in segregation, but that segregation is, we suggest, harming him." He further contended, "As a civil prisoner who poses no risk, we suggest there should be a better way, a more humane way to manage his incarceration."

 

Robinson himself has complained that "solitary confinement is destroying my mind" and expressed fear over its long-term effects. He claimed that his isolation was "politically motivated" and that he was being "provoked to react," adding, "I want to leave prison mentally well, not mentally broken."

 

His legal team argued that segregation may lead to self-harming behaviors upon release, including substance abuse. However, Tom Cross, representing the Ministry of Justice, defended the decision to keep Robinson in isolation, stating that it was for his safety and not because of his political views. He asserted that even if Robinson were transferred to another prison, the threats against him would persist.

 

Cross also highlighted that Robinson was receiving privileges not typically granted to other prisoners. He was housed on a "closed wing," separate from the standard segregation unit, and was allowed significantly more visiting time than any other inmate. Over five months, he had received 80 social visits and 13 non-family visits. He also had access to a phone, making over 1,250 calls, and possessed a laptop for emails, a DVD and CD player, and a gym facility.

 

Despite spending three hours outside his cell daily—twice the amount granted to other segregated inmates—Robinson’s lawyers insisted that his conditions amounted to total isolation. However, Cross rejected this claim, arguing that the Ministry of Justice was not attempting to "break his resistance or will or to debase or humiliate him." He added, "The impact on his health has been and remains carefully monitored, and his fitness for segregation remains medically certified. There is no alternative to segregation which has been assessed as acceptable in light of the risks."

 

Supporters of Robinson, including members of far-right media outlets, attended the hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice. Among them was Ezra Levant, the Canadian founder of Rebel News, and former GB News presenter Dan Wootton.

 

The ruling on Robinson’s legal challenge will be delivered in writing at a later date by Mr Justice Chamberlain.

 

Based on a report by The Telegraph  2025-03-22

 

 

[Purdey]

Seems others have it worse. 

[SunnyinBangrak]

Disgusting the UK has political prisoners in this day and age. 

[Harrisfan]

18 months jail for lying? Why arent all the politicians in jail then?

[SunnyinBangrak]

6 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

18 months jail for lying? Why arent all the politicians in jail then?

It wasnt even a lie. He brought evidence proving it in his documentary "Silenced".

[jippytum]

Tommy  like most UK citizens couldn't be placed anywhere without a muslim

dominance.. 

[Chomper Higgot]

9 hours ago, Social Media said:

Cross also highlighted that Robinson was receiving privileges not typically granted to other prisoners. He was housed on a "closed wing," separate from the standard segregation unit, and was allowed significantly more visiting time than any other inmate. Over five months, he had received 80 social visits and 13 non-family visits. He also had access to a phone, making over 1,250 calls, and possessed a laptop for emails, a DVD and CD player, and a gym facility.

The rightwing will be all over this five star life style in HMP.

 

But maybe not.

[Chomper Higgot]

19 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

18 months jail for lying? Why arent all the politicians in jail then?

There’s a clue in the OP:

9 hours ago, Social Media said:

Robinson is currently serving an 18-month sentence for contempt of court after admitting to making false and defamatory claims about a Syrian refugee.

 

[Chomper Higgot]

13 minutes ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

It wasnt even a lie. He brought evidence proving it in his documentary "Silenced".

Except he admitted he was lying in court.

 

Refer OP

[Harrisfan]

Just now, Chomper Higgot said:

There’s a clue in the OP:

 

So 18 months for lying lol

[Chomper Higgot]

Just now, Harrisfan said:

So 18 months for lying lol

No 18 months for contempt of court.

 

 

[Harrisfan]

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

No 18 months for contempt of court.

 

 

Dodgy court

[transam]

Just now, Harrisfan said:

Dodgy court

Daft comment............🤕

[Bkk Brian]

5 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The rightwing will be all over this five star life style in HMP.

 

But maybe not.

The article is by the Telegraph who you are always saying is right wing...............lol

[Chomper Higgot]

An interesting detail in the Guardian report reveals a possible motivation behind Yaxley Lennon making this application:

 

“His application to challenge his prison conditions has meant a separate prosecution – for allegedly refusing to comply with a search of his phone by police using counter-terrorism powers – has been delayed for months.”

 

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/21/tommy-robinson-refused-permission-challenge-prison-segregation

[Hatari fan]

Great advert for Islam that the prisons are full of Muslims.

[Jeff the Chef]

If you can't do the time, don't do the crime.

[Bkk Brian]

5 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

An interesting detail in the Guardian report reveals a possible motivation behind Yaxley Lennon making this application:

 

“His application to challenge his prison conditions has meant a separate prosecution – for allegedly refusing to comply with a search of his phone by police using counter-terrorism powers – has been delayed for months.”

 

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/21/tommy-robinson-refused-permission-challenge-prison-segregation

So it had nothing to do with................  "A “lifer” in the prison planned to kill Robinson and two other prisoners plotted to attack him to gain “kudos and notoriety”, the high court was told on Thursday."

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

1 minute ago, Jeff the Chef said:

If you can't do the time, don't do the crime.

He's not appealing his sentence?

[Harrisfan]

2 minutes ago, Jeff the Chef said:

If you can't do the time, don't do the crime.

They wanted to kill him 

[Jeff the Chef]

Just now, Bkk Brian said:

He's not appealing his sentence?

 

Couldn't care what he's doing, still applies, don't do the crime if you can't do the time.

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, Harrisfan said:

They wanted to kill him 

Which is the basis of his isolation from the general prison population and thereby the reason his application failed.

 

 

[Harrisfan]

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Which is the basis of his isolation from the general prison population and thereby the reason his application failed.

 

 

Set him free. Harmless dude.

[Bkk Brian]

7 minutes ago, Jeff the Chef said:

 

Couldn't care what he's doing, still applies, don't do the crime if you can't do the time.

You care enough to make a comment on what he's doing though which is nothing to do with him not being able to do the time.

[Jeff the Chef]

4 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

They wanted to kill him 

 

Another reason for bringing back the death penalty, 2 for one, winner winner, saves money we ain't got, apparently.

 

[Harrisfan]

1 minute ago, Jeff the Chef said:

 

Another reason for bringing back the death penalty, 2 for one, winner winner, saves money we ain't got, apparently.

 

Death penalty for lefties? Sounds fair

[Jeff the Chef]

2 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

You care enough to make a comment on what he's doing though which is nothing to do with him not doing the time.

 

No, I stated my point of view.

[Bkk Brian]

Just now, Jeff the Chef said:

 

No, I stated my point of view.

Your point is false, not true. Understand. He is not appealing his time inside or sentence. 

[Jeff the Chef]

Just now, Harrisfan said:

Death penalty for lefties? Sounds fair

 

Left, Right or Centre, break the law, take the punishment.

[proton]

54 minutes ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

It wasnt even a lie. He brought evidence proving it in his documentary "Silenced".

 

The judge dismissed the testimony of the brave people who turned up to give evidence, judges need to be elected in the UK, too many are leftist activists