Liam Og O hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, from the band Kneecap, is facing charges of displaying a Hezbollah flag during a concert in November at the O2 Forum Kentish Town. This incident has sparked significant public support, as large crowds gathered outside the Westminster Magistrates Court, brandishing placards demanding the release of Mo Chara. Kneecap asserts that they do not endorse Hamas or Hezbollah, both of which are outlawed in the UK, while the charges imply that displaying the flag in public could suggest support for a designated terrorist organization.
Supporters gathered outside Westminster Magistrates Court where Liam Og O hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara, is facing charges related to displaying a Hezbollah flag at a gig.
The court charges suggest that displaying a flag in a public space could lead to perceptions of support for a proscribed group, in this case, Hezbollah.
Collection
[
|
...
]