Stalker who sent antisemitic abuse and Holocaust references to top Jewish judge detained in hospital
Court heard that Richard Kendal suffers from psychosis and harbours ‘deep suspicions of a judicial conspiracy’
Assessment
The detention of Richard Kendal, who targeted a senior Jewish judge with antisemitic abuse and Holocaust references, highlights the intersection of mental illness and extremist fixation. The court's finding of psychosis and a belief in a 'judicial conspiracy' raises questions about how the system balances public safety with medical treatment. The case underscores the particular vulnerability of Jewish public figures to targeted harassment that draws on historical trauma.