US EditionMetropolitan Police will not charge Kneecap over 'kill your local MP' comments at London gig
- The Metropolitan Police have decided not to take legal action against members of the Belfast-based hip-hop trio Kneecap concerning remarks made at a November 2023 London concert that were interpreted as urging harm towards British Conservative MPs.
- Following an extensive inquiry by the Metropolitan Police, it was determined that the alleged offences could not be prosecuted due to the expiration of the allowable time period for such actions after evaluating various possible charges.
- Kneecap performed at Glastonbury 2025 despite controversy, facing calls to be dropped and a refusal by BBC to livestream their set, while their producer was seen supporting Palestine Action.
- Bandmate Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, performing as Mo Chara, appeared in court on June 18 facing a separate terrorism charge related to displaying a Hezbollah flag, was granted unconditional bail, and will return on August 20.
- The non-prosecution of Kneecap suggests legal limits on pursuing speech offences years later, while ongoing court proceedings for Ó hAnnaidh highlight continuing scrutiny amid political tensions linked to Palestine advocacy.
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Murdered MP’s daughter says decision not to prosecute Kneecap ‘disappointing’
The Metropolitan Police said the Belfast-based rap trio would face no further action following the comments in November 2023. The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess has said the decision not to charge rap group Kneecap for allegedly telling fans to “kill your local MP” is “deeply disappointing”. Katie Amess told the PA news agency that the “consequence of such rhetoric are all to real”, adding: “We cannot stand by while threats against publ…
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