The UK government has been ordered to pay legal costs to the punk rock band Kneecap after intervening to withhold a grant they were due to receive under the Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS). The decision has been hailed as a victory for freedom of expression and the arts.
The UK government has been ordered to pay legal costs to the punk rock band Kneecap after intervening to withhold a grant they were due to receive. This case was initiated when the UK government stopped Kneecap from getting a BPI funding award under the Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) due to their controversial views. At the time, the UK government cited concerns over the band's opposition to the United Kingdom, despite the band members being UK taxpayers.
Kneecap's lawyer, Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law, hailed the decision as a victory for freedom of expression and the arts. The band, comprising Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara, and DJ Próvaí, have gained international recognition and are potential Oscar contenders with their debut film submitted for the Academy Awards
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