Lucy Connolly, the wife of a former Conservative councillor, has lost her appeal against a 31-month prison sentence for inciting racial hatred via social media. Connolly's defense argued that she didn't comprehend the implications of her guilty plea, which accepted her intent to incite violence. Despite this, three judges found no grounds to deem the punishment excessive. The comments she made during the Southport attacks, which included incitements to violence and mass deportation, were deemed to clearly indicate her intention to stir up racial hatred, leading to her conviction under the Public Order Act 1986.
The judges ruled there was no basis to conclude that the jail term of 31 months was excessive, confirming the integrity of the original sentencing.
Lucy Connollyâs comments on social media included extreme sentiments about mass deportation, which led to her conviction for inciting racial hatred.
Her defence argued that mitigating factors were not sufficiently taken into account during her sentencing, highlighting a perceived lack of understanding of her guilty plea.
The Court upheld the conviction, emphasizing that Connollyâs intent to incite racial hatred was clear and that her appeal lacked substantial grounds.
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