UK court throws out Kneecap terror charge quoting technicality

A London court dismissed a terror charge against Liam Og O hAnnaidh of Irish rap group Kneecap. The magistrate cited a technical error regarding the charge's timing, ruling it unlawful and beyond the court's jurisdiction. O hAnnaidh had been charged for displaying a Hezbollah flag at a concert. The band and supporters view the case as an attempt to stifle free speech and solidarity with Palestinians, a claim echoed by Northern Ireland's First Minister. This ruling follows previous bans and concert cancellations due to the group's stance on the Gaza conflict.

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