{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/641338125bde790011089c5b/6834c25369c98f151db47ec6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Persecution of Kneecap: A legal perspective with Joe Brolly, barrister-at-law","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/641338125bde790011089c5b/1748287432295-0ff56b45-9545-45c9-88b1-f68d7f9305b8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>When Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged with terror offences, it made global headlines. The world reported the charge that the man had allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah in November 2024.</p><p>Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is better known as Mo Chara of Kneecap and he is alleged to have committed the act at a gig in Kentish Town in London 18 months ago. He denies the charge.</p><p>On Free State today, Joe provides a legal insight into the charge and what it is intended to do. They look too at the story of Hezbollah and why they are a more complex organisation than some allow.</p><p>They also consider the chilling effect when artists worldwide are silenced and why it is happening now.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Gold Hat Productions"}