Tommy Robinson has appeared at the Old Bailey to face a contempt of court allegation that could mean he is sent back to prison.
The former English Defence League leader is accused of committing the offence by filming defendants in a criminal trial and broadcasting the footage on social media, in breach of a reporting ban.
The 36-year-old, wearing a grey jacket, grey trousers and a white shirt, addressed his supporters from a platform outside court on Thursday before going inside.
He referred to the "mainstream media" and said: "It's not me on trial today, it's your freedom as journalists.
"This will be used as a test case. I have not broken any law."
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Supporters gathered outside the Old Bailey to shouted chants of "oh, Tommy, Tommy … Tommy, Tommy, Tommy, Tommy Robinson".
They also said: "We want justice, we want justice now," and "Tommy Robinson is a history maker".
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The crowd was segregated from the main walkway into the court, accessed by legal representatives and journalists, by a series of interconnected metal fences.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, served two months in jail before being freed after a previous finding of contempt was overturned by the Court of Appeal in August 2018.
But Dame Victoria Sharp and Mr Justice Warby gave permission for fresh proceedings to be brought against him in May.
High Court judges will hear the new application by the Attorney General Geoffrey Cox QC to commit Robinson to prison on Thursday and Friday.
The accused is expected to give evidence.
Robinson, from Luton, Bedfordshire, could return to jail if he is found to be in contempt again.
The offence carries a maximum sentence of two years.
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