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Nick Griffin Faces Racial Hatred Charges Over Twitter Post

12/22/2025

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Nick Griffin, 66, former leader of the British National Party, faces two counts of stirring up racial hatred on Twitter for a 2021 racist-cartoon post, after appearing at Southwark Crown Court via video link.
The Campaign Against Antisemitism is privately prosecuting Nick Griffin.
His defence seeks dismissal at the next hearing on April 13, 2026.
He remains on unconditional bail, with a provisional trial set for May 2027.

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Nick Griffin, 66, former leader of the British National Party, faces two counts of stirring up racial hatred on Twitter for a 2021 racist-cartoon post, after appearing at Southwark Crown Court via video link.
The Campaign Against Antisemitism is privately prosecuting Nick Griffin.
His defence seeks dismissal at the next hearing on April 13, 2026.
He remains on unconditional bail, with a provisional trial set for May 2027.