Irish-language rap group Kneecap is at the center of controversy after one of its members, Liam Og O hAannaidh (Mo Chara), was charged with a terrorism offense for displaying a Hezbollah flag. The band argues that the charge is an act of 'political policing' aimed at silencing artists who speak out on contentious issues. Kneecap has vowed to contest the charge in court, framing the prosecution as an attack on artistic freedom and free speech. The case has sparked debate about the boundaries of artistic expression and the use of terrorism laws in the UK. The outcome could set a precedent for how political expression by artists is treated under British law.
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