TOMMY Robinson has arrived at court charged with terror offences after he was stopped by officers at the Channel Tunnel.
The former EDL leader allegedly failed to provide the pin to his mobile phone in Folkestone last July.
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Robinson – real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon – was charged under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
He has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today where he is due to stand trial.
Robinson was cheered by supporters as he made his way into the building.
The 42-year-old surrendered at a police station in Folkestone, Kent, in October last year.
Robinson had been stopped by officers on July 28 at the Channel Tunnel.
Under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act, police are allowed 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”.
The suspect is legally obliged to answer questions and must provide the password or pin for electronic devices.
If they refuse, they can be charged with terror offences.
The charge sheet states: “On 28/07/2024 at the Channel Tunnel, Cheriton in the County of Kent wilfully failed to comply with a duty imposed under or by virtue of Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000 in that you failed to provide the PIN access code to your mobile.”
If convicted, Robinson could face a maximum of three months in prison.
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