Nick Griffin Denies Charges of Stirring Racial Hatred
Nick Griffin, the former leader of the British National Party (BNP), has denied allegations of stirring up racial hatred by sharing a cartoon on social media.
The 67-year-old, who led the BNP from 1999 until 2014, is currently facing a private prosecution initiated by the Campaign Against Antisemitism.
Court Proceedings at Southwark Crown Court
At Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, Griffin entered not guilty pleas to two charges: displaying material likely to stir up racial hatred and publishing or distributing material likely to stir up racial hatred.
Griffin, who resides in Welshpool, Powys, is accused of posting a cartoon on the social media platform X depicting a giant spider with a Star of David on its head.
The post in question was made on 6 December 2021 and was accompanied by a comment. It is alleged that the post was "abusive or insulting," and Griffin is accused of "intending to stir up racial hatred."
Case Adjourned and Trial Date Set
Mr Justice Swift adjourned the case and scheduled the trial to commence on 11 May of the following year.
