Liam O’Hanna, a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap, has been charged with a terror offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London concert on November 21, 2022, which contravenes the 2000 Terrorism Act. The charge follows an investigation by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command after video footage of the incident surfaced online. The band’s confrontational style and political statements have led to cancellations of shows, a public debate on artistic expression, and support from other musicians amidst calls for censorship and clarifications of their stance on extremist groups.
