Ex-BNP leader sent 'racist' cartoon tweet, court told
Summary
Nick Griffin, the former leader of the British National Party, appeared in court facing accusations of sharing a "racist" cartoon on social media in 2021. He was charged with two counts of stirring up racial hatred and will appear in a higher court in December.Key Facts
- Nick Griffin led the British National Party from 1999 to 2014.
- He is accused of sharing a cartoon in 2021 that allegedly stirred up racial hatred.
- Griffin appeared in court via video link and did not enter any pleas.
- He was released on unconditional bail and is scheduled to appear at Southwark Crown Court on December 22.
- The private prosecution is brought by the Campaign Against Antisemitism.
- The cartoon was posted on his social media account, which was then called Twitter.
- The case is one of several initiated by the Campaign Against Antisemitism.
- The chief magistrate indicated the case needed to be sent to a higher court due to its seriousness.
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