The Terrorism Charge Against a Member of the Northern Irish Rap Group Kneecap was Dismissed on Friday. Mo Chara was accused of terrorism for displaying a hezbollah flag at a performance. The Court in London has decided not to prosecute the rapper.
The Performance Took Place in November in The United Kingdom. “The Charge is Unlawful and Void and this Court Has No Jurisdiction to Hear the Charge,” The Judge Said, Accordination to Sky News .
The judge stated that the proceedings against the rapper, whose real name is Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, were not properly brought because the judiciary and the Attorney General had not obtained the required permission within the statutory period of six months.
After the verdict, the 27-year-old rapper was cheered and applauded by the audience present. The Rapper’s Parents Were also present in the Room. “Sir, you are free to go,” The Judge concluded.
Kneecap Has Always Denied the Allegations of Terrorism. However, the Allegations and Political Statements of the Band Have Led to Criticism. For Example, The Canadian Government Announced Earlier This Month That would refuse the band Access to the Country because the group “Openly Supports Terrorist Organizations”. The band was also not welcome at the Hungarian Sziget Festival.