Fife man fined for reposting video from banned far-right group National Action
A man who shared a "vile" video from a banned neo-Nazi group has been fined and told "there is no place in a civilised society for those views".
Colin Webster, 62, reposted the extremist hate material online in December 2021 in support of proscribed far-right terror group National Action.
The film, which was less than two minutes long, included war footage, racist language shouted through a microphone, and encouraged National Action members to act in a racist manner.
Sheriff Susan Duff told Webster: "I accept that you very much regret your conduct.
"I have no doubt that this has been a very stressful experience for you, but the problem with videos like the one you shared is that they promote racism and hatred.
"You viewed that video or part of it and shared it with others because you wanted them to see it.
"You did that because you shared the views expressed in that vile video. There is no place in a civilised society for those views."
Webster, from Kelty in Fife, was snared following an investigation by Police Scotland's Counter Terrorism Unit.
He was found to have shared the video to his 457 followers on social media chat platform GAB, as well as on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Webster was found guilty of distributing a terrorist publication under the Terrorism Act 2006.
He was convicted at Dunfermline Sheriff Court last month following a trial and returned for sentencing on Monday.
Sheriff Duff fined Webster £800 with an additional £40 victim surcharge.
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Sineidin Corrins, of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, said Webster's actions "had the potential to significantly endanger the public".
Detective Inspector Jon Pleasance, of the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit, said Police Scotland is "committed to combatting terrorism" and urged all those with information on a terrorist threat to come forward.
He added: "Webster shared this hateful content online with a complete disregard of its corrosive impact or the radicalising effect it could have on others in our communities.
"We will not hesitate to investigate online behaviour or content which breaches terrorism or other criminal legislation."
