Summary
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) plans to appeal a court decision that dismissed a terrorism-related case against Liam Og Ó hAnnaidh, a member of the rap group Kneecap. The charge was dismissed due to a technical mistake involving the timing of the prosecution's approval. The CPS aims to clarify a legal point concerning this decision.
Key Facts
- The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is appealing a court ruling that dismissed a case against Liam Og Ó hAnnaidh.
- Mr. Ó hAnnaidh was accused of showing a Hezbollah support flag at a London event in November 2024.
- The case was dismissed because approval from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) came after charges had been filed.
- The court ruled the charge "unlawful" because necessary consent was missing according to legal time limits.
- Liam Og Ó hAnnaidh is part of the rap group Kneecap, known for their controversial lyrics.
- Kneecap is an Irish-speaking group that gained attention since forming in 2017.
- The group has been involved in controversies, including one at the Coachella festival regarding Gaza messages.
