Tommy Robinson has lost his bid to bring a High Court challenge over his segregation in prison.
Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was moved to a "closed" unit at HMP Woodhill, Milton Keynes, after intelligence suggested he "would be killed by a lifer if located on a wing".
Mr Justice Chamberlain today refused Robinson's plea for a judicial review after he brought legal proceedings against Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
The ex-English Defence League leader was jailed for 18 months last October after admitting 10 breaches of a High Court injunction.
Robinson had also been banned from repeating false claims about a Syrian refugee.
The 42-year-old's lawyers argued his segregation breaches his rights under the European Convention on Human Rights.
They also alleged that it has caused an "evident decline" in his mental health.
Alisdair Williamson KC, who was representing Robinson, said the "significant Muslim population" in Woodhill appears to be "causing a difficulty".
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Williamson argued Robinson needed to be moved to another jail where he could associate with other prisoners ahead of his release on July 26.
It had been claimed that Robinson suffered from ADHD and post-traumatic stress disorder after being placed in solitary confinement during an earlier prison sentence.
Williamson also said that Robinson is worried about his mental health on his release because "he self-harms by abusing substances in order to cope with the stress caused by being held in solitary confinement".
Robinson himself had requested to be moved to an open prison in February, stating: "The solitary confinement is destroying my mind."
He added: "I am terrified of the long-term consequences of the continued solitary confinement. I feel I am being provoked to react."
Tom Cross, who was representing the Ministry of Justice, said it was "not an arguable claim" and pointed out Robinson enjoys a number of privileges as a Category C civil prisoner.
Prison Governor Nicola Marfleet revealed that Robinson gets three hours out of his cell every day for exercising and playing recreational games.
He is also allowed to out of his cell for an additional two hours and 45 minutes three times a week when he does painting and decorating work.
Marfleet claimed Robinson has had "significantly more visit time than any other prisoner", with 120 people visiting the ex-English Defence League leader during his stint at HMP Woodhill.
Robinson, who also attends weekly bible sessions can use the phone for four hours a day, has made more than 1,250 social calls and has access to a laptop.
Mr Justice Chamberlain was told in written submissions that Robinson was segregated on his first day at London's HMP Belmarsh after saying he had conflict with followers of Islam.
Intelligence reports had suggested that at least two other prisoners were plotting to attack Robinson to gain "kudos and notoriety".
He was reportedly left with a "mark on his hand" and "would be killed by a lifer if located on a wing".
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Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was moved to a "closed" unit at HMP Woodhill, Milton Keynes, after intelligence suggested he "would be killed by a lifer if located on a wing".
Mr Justice Chamberlain today refused Robinson's plea for a judicial review after he brought legal proceedings against Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
The ex-English Defence League leader was jailed for 18 months last October after admitting 10 breaches of a High Court injunction.
Robinson had also been banned from repeating false claims about a Syrian refugee.
The 42-year-old's lawyers argued his segregation breaches his rights under the European Convention on Human Rights.
They also alleged that it has caused an "evident decline" in his mental health.
Alisdair Williamson KC, who was representing Robinson, said the "significant Muslim population" in Woodhill appears to be "causing a difficulty".
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Williamson argued Robinson needed to be moved to another jail where he could associate with other prisoners ahead of his release on July 26.
It had been claimed that Robinson suffered from ADHD and post-traumatic stress disorder after being placed in solitary confinement during an earlier prison sentence.
Williamson also said that Robinson is worried about his mental health on his release because "he self-harms by abusing substances in order to cope with the stress caused by being held in solitary confinement".
Robinson himself had requested to be moved to an open prison in February, stating: "The solitary confinement is destroying my mind."
He added: "I am terrified of the long-term consequences of the continued solitary confinement. I feel I am being provoked to react."
Tom Cross, who was representing the Ministry of Justice, said it was "not an arguable claim" and pointed out Robinson enjoys a number of privileges as a Category C civil prisoner.
Prison Governor Nicola Marfleet revealed that Robinson gets three hours out of his cell every day for exercising and playing recreational games.
He is also allowed to out of his cell for an additional two hours and 45 minutes three times a week when he does painting and decorating work.
Marfleet claimed Robinson has had "significantly more visit time than any other prisoner", with 120 people visiting the ex-English Defence League leader during his stint at HMP Woodhill.
Robinson, who also attends weekly bible sessions can use the phone for four hours a day, has made more than 1,250 social calls and has access to a laptop.
Mr Justice Chamberlain was told in written submissions that Robinson was segregated on his first day at London's HMP Belmarsh after saying he had conflict with followers of Islam.
Intelligence reports had suggested that at least two other prisoners were plotting to attack Robinson to gain "kudos and notoriety".
He was reportedly left with a "mark on his hand" and "would be killed by a lifer if located on a wing".
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