Lucy Connolly's Racist Tweet Row

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How Lucy Connolly's racist tweet sparked a free speech row

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Court of Appeal judges refused to reduce Lucy Connolly's 31-month jail term for inciting race hate.

For some, the sentence was 'tyrannical' and 'clearly a political prisoner' Others said her supporters wanted a 'right to be racist' for free speech.

Free Speech Union said the sentence seemed 'rather steep in proportion to offence'.

Lord Justice Holroyde said evidence "clearly shows that she was well aware of what she was admitting" Sentencing guidelines for offence indicate a starting point of three years' custody.

Other online posts from Connolly indicated her view about illegal immigrants, judges said.

Connolly likely to be eligible for release from August after serving 40% of her sentence.

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