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Kneecap's legal team to include Gerry Conlon lawyer

  • Liam O hAnnaidh, a 27-year-old member of Irish rap trio Kneecap, faces a terrorism charge related to displaying a Hezbollah flag at a November 2024 gig in north London.
  • The charge followed a May 2025 Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism investigation after videos allegedly showed the band calling for MPs' deaths and shouting 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah'.
  • Kneecap argues that the accusations are part of a broader effort by the British establishment to suppress their criticism of Israel, emphasizing that they have not endorsed Hamas or Hezbollah, both of which are prohibited organizations in the UK.
  • O hAnnaidh will be defended at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 18 June 2025 by a high-profile legal team led by Gareth Peirce, who represented the Guildford Four and Julian Assange.
  • The case is framed by Kneecap and their supporters as a fight for freedom of expression amid growing artistic and public backing for the band and their outspoken stance.
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Kneecap’s legal team for court battle to include Julian Assange lawyer

Rapper Liam O hAnnaidh, who performs under the name Mo Chara, was charged over the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a gig in May.

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Irish Independent broke the news in Ireland on Friday, June 13, 2025.
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