Kneecap ‘Two-Tier Justice’ Row After Glastonbury Case Dropped by Police
Police have closed the criminal investigation into Kneecap’s Glastonbury performance, where the band called for a “riot outside court”, prompting criticism of “two-tier justice” by the Shadow Home Secretary. The Telegraph has more.
Avon and Somerset Police said it would be taking no further action against the Belfast trio after one member urged the crowd to “start up a riot” outside court next month.
Chris Philp told the Telegraph: “This is another example of two-tier justice. One of the band said on stage ‘let’s start a riot in court’ referring to an upcoming court appearance on a different matter. This is clearly inciting violence, yet he’s been let off scot free.”
Mr Philp said Lucy Connolly had been convicted and jailed for nearly three years over a similar comment, adding: “After Keir Starmer strongly encouraged action in connection with last summer’s riots, this appears to be two-tier justice in action in Keir Starmer’s Britain.
“Everyone should be treated the same before the law, but two-tier Kier does not seem to agree.”
Police said they had reviewed footage of Kneecap’s comments at Worthy Farm and there was “insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction for any offence”.
Speaking after the announcement that the case had been dropped, Nigel Farge, the Reform UK leader, said: “Trust in the police is collapsing. Is it any wonder?”
Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, is due to appear at Westminster magistrates’ court in August on a terror charge for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a concert.
Addressing the Glastonbury crowd, he said: “It’s not the first time there was a miscarriage of justice for an Irish person in the British justice system. So if anybody’s available on Aug 20 at Westminster, we’ll start up a riot outside the courts.”
He then said: “A disclaimer – no riots, just love and support, and support for Palestine.”
Police had been investigating Kneecap’s set as well as the rap duo Bob Vylan, who were streamed live by the BBC chanting “death to the IDF” at Glastonbury. Bob Vylan are still being investigated.
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Well I wonder what Kneel’s next stunt will be.
I’d like to know what other super-injunctions are in operation. There’s obviously one in relation to the British government’s organisation of the cross-Channel boats bringing the invaders to our shores. But what other ones are there?
If I were a betting man, I’d put money on 2Tier having several super injunctions in place to prevent disclosures of certain information about himself. Some of the decisions he made as Director of Public Prosecutions, his “friendship” with Lord Ali (and his family life), the Ukranian fire bombers and so on. My gut instinct when I first heard him a few years back was “wrong’un” – and my view has not changed.
That makes sense.
The articles and discussioin aboiut two tier justice are becoming boring and irritating. We know it is true but we prefer not to think about it except at election time.
I suppose until it’s covered by the MSM, this is one of the few places where we can discuss it and keep it in the public arena.
Why do these investigations take so long. The evidence is on the MSM and on social media. Why the delay? Could it be two tier justice again?
They probably know the time it takes for news topics to lose traction with the general public.
We are being provoked and the consistency implies intent.
This is what it is all about. Right in our faces
When they get trumped out of power, they’ll all end up at WEF and we’ll be picking up the bills (and the weapons to defend ourselves against the invaders).
Starmer needs to watch his back I reckon…
Sadly I’m not at all surprised that the case has been dropped, although reading other articles it seems like the CPS may well of made the decision and told the police there wasn’t enough evidence to bring a case to court.
There probably was not enough evidence for Connolly either, they just bullied her into pleading guilty.
…”have…” not “of.”
It has to be deliberate. The judges are being directed by government. I can’t see any other reason.
Avon and Somerset Plods? Aren’t they the ones that painted their fingernails, allowed rioters to chuck statues in Bristol docks and charged an Innocent man with murder because he was a landlord ?