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Kneecap ‘will not be silent’ as UK appeal decision to end terrorism case

Katie Gallagher
Katie Gallagher

03:06 1 Jan 2026


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Kneecap said they will 'not be silent' over the UK government's decision to appeal the ruling to end the terrorism case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh.

The 28-year-old was acquitted of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig last November due to a technical error.

The rap trio said the UK government has issued them with a notice that it intends to appeal against the court’s decision in two weeks.

They said it will be heard at the High Court, Royal Courts of Justice in London on January 14th.

In a post on X they said: "The Brits are at it again... The British government has issued us notice that they will appeal the decision of their own magistrates court to throw out the case against Mo Chara.

"It is the view of our legal team that there is not an iota of logic for this, it is without any sound legal basis.

"It is another flailing arm to distract from, and to try and silence those who stand on the right side of history as they are complicit.

"As Israel today moves to ban charitable organisations providing lifesaving aid and primitive shelter to millions, the British state once again turns to vilify those who oppose genocide.

"It will be heard on Jan 14th at the High Court, Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand, London. We will not be silent."


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