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High Court Critiques CPS Over Hezbollah Flag Case

3/12/2026

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  • The High Court upheld flaws in the prosecution of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, a Kneecap member, over a Hezbollah flag display on 21 November 2024.
  • Police delayed charging Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh until 21 May 2025, missing a six-month deadline, and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) then sought to reissue the charge without attorney general's permission.
  • The High Court criticized the CPS's handling, stressing that terrorism legislation must be treated seriously.