Kneecap’s Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh Awaits High Court Ruling in Terrorism Case

Kneecap has called for members of the press and their supporters to gather in Belfast on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, when the High Court in London will rule on whether the decision to dismiss the terrorism case against rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will be overturned.

The rapper, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was accused of displaying a flag in support of the proscribed terror organization Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, on November 21, 2024 Irish Legal News.

The charge was dropped in September 2025, but in January 2026 the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) appealed against the decision at the High Court, with Ó hAnnaidh opposing the appeal.

Press Conference Planned

The High Court’s decision will be given on Wednesday, and Kneecap announced plans for a press conference shortly after the ruling. In a post on Instagram, the group invited media to Conway Mill in West Belfast at 2:15 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. They also encouraged supporters to attend AP News.

The band expressed gratitude for the support received worldwide, particularly from those who gathered in London, stating, “We have always said we would fight them in their own courts and we would win… Let’s see if we have.”

Political Statements and Previous Investigations

Kneecap is known for its provocative lyrics and merchandise, championing the Irish language, and its pro-Palestine stance. The group recently criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in their latest single, “Liars Tale.”

Their performance at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival, during which they chanted “f*** Keir Starmer,” led to an investigation by Avon and Somerset Police, which was later dropped BBC News. The group has also faced criticism for allegedly saying “kill your local MP” during a concert, but later apologized to the families of murdered MPs and stated they have “never supported” Hamas or Hezbollah.

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged under the name Liam O’Hanna.