Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Kneecap Rapper Faces Terrorism Charge Over Hezbollah Flag
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, from the Irish rap group Kneecap, is in trouble.
He's accused of supporting a group called Hezbollah by showing their flag at a concert in London.
Showing support for Hezbollah is against the law in the UK.
His supporters protested, claiming the charge is unfair, and that it's an attempt to silence them.
The court is now discussing if the charge was made too late.
Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh appeared in London court facing a terrorism charge.
He is accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag at a concert in November.
The charge is related to supporting a proscribed organization under the Terrorism Act.
Supporters protested outside the court, and the hearing addressed the time limit of the charge.
The case has drawn attention amid controversies surrounding government actions on supporting banned organizations.
- Who
- Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (Mo Chara), member of Kneecap
- What
- Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh faces a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a concert.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Westminster Magistrates' Court, London
- Why
- The charge relates to displaying support for a proscribed organization.
Kneecap & Supporters' View
Prosecution's View
Freedom of Expression
Kneecap & Supporters' View
The charges are ludicrous and an attempt to silence their views.
Prosecution's View
N/A
- Defendant
- Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (Mo Chara)
- Group
- Kneecap
- Charge
- Terrorism offence
- Allegation
- Displayed Hezbollah flag
- Location
- London
- Court
- Westminster Magistrates' Court
- Supporters Protested
- Yes
