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UK prosecutors appeal dismissal of terrorism charge against Kneecap rapper
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Posted on October 7, 2025
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
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1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
UK prosecution appeals dismissal of terrorism charge against Kneecap rapper, citing need for legal clarification on Hezbollah flag display case.
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's prosecution service said on Tuesday it was appealing a court decision to dismiss terrorism charges against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, also known as Mo Chara, a member of Irish rap group Kneecap.
The charge - relating to the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag during a London concert in November 2024 - was thrown out last month after a London court ruled it had been brought outside the six-month statutory limit.
"We are appealing the decision to dismiss this case as we believe there is an important point of law which needs to be clarified," a spokesperson for the Crown Prosecution Service said.
(Reporting by Sam TabahritiEditing by William Schomberg)
Terrorism financing refers to the act of providing financial support to individuals or groups that engage in terrorist activities. This can include funding for operations, training, and recruitment.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is the principal public agency for conducting criminal prosecutions in England and Wales. It is responsible for deciding whether to prosecute cases brought by the police.
A statutory limit is a legally defined time frame within which certain actions must be taken, such as filing charges or claims. In this context, it refers to the six-month period for bringing terrorism charges.
The Criminal Procedure Code is a set of laws that outlines the procedures for the prosecution of criminal offenses. It governs the conduct of criminal trials and the rights of defendants.
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