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Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was first imprisoned in August for the case, but his sentence was quashed due to procedural failings. He said before the hearing he faced jail for filming people in a criminal trial in Leeds and broadcasting the footage on social media. Hundreds of people gathered outside the Old Bailey where they have been chanting they will not leave until Robinson is a free man. The far-right activist confronted a defendant in a Huddersfield grooming trial in a live video viewed hundreds of thousands of times on Facebook.

I know 100 percent I am going to jail Tommy Robinson

Restrictions had been put in place delaying the reporting of the case and identifying those accused to ensure a fair trial. But Robinson is charged with breaching the restrictions by filming and broadcasting a Facebook Live video outside the trial at Leeds Crown Court on May 25. Prior to the hearing, Robinson said to the German media outlet PI-News: “I was told if I plead guilty and apologise then I can go home. “I’ve got nothing to apologise for, I’m not guilty. I’ll be found guilty, because I don’t have a jury, it’s before a judge.

Crowds have gathered outside the Old Bailey

There is a strong police presence outside the Old Bailey

"How in Britain you can face two years in prison, just by a judge. “I know 100 percent I am going to jail.” According to section 41 of the Criminal Justice Act 1925, it is an offence to photograph people within court precincts. Protests started outside the Old Bailey before the hearing by Judge Nicholas Hilliard began at 10am.

Tommy Robinson arrives at the court in central London

A police operation has been implemented as they fear disorder outside the court. The predominately male crowd has been chanting “Oh Tommy Robinson” and waving England and Union flags. Robinson said to crowds: “No matter what happens today, I’ve already won. “Their attempts to silence and stop people having the knowledge of the Muslim rape gangs that are terrorising our nation. “The entire world is now watching.”

Tommy Robinson addresses the crowds outside the Old Bailey

Protesters against Tommy Robinson have also gathered outside the court