The High Court has rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the dismissal of terror charges against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known by his stage name Mo Chara.

Ó hAnnaidh had been accused of showing support for the proscribed organisation Hezbollah during a performance in London in 2024. The charges were initially dismissed by a lower court, prompting the Crown Prosecution Service to file an appeal.

The case centered on allegations that the rapper displayed symbols or materials expressing support for Hezbollah, which is designated as a terrorist organisation under UK law. Such displays can constitute criminal offences under terrorism legislation.

High Court judges ruled against the prosecution's appeal, effectively ending the legal proceedings against Ó hAnnaidh. The decision means he will not face a new trial on the terror-related charges.

Kneecap is an Irish-language rap group that has gained prominence in recent years. The band's members have been vocal about Irish republican politics and cultural issues.