Kneecap promises legal action after Canadian ban 

Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap performing on the main stage at Electric Picnic. File picture: Larry Cummins

Canada has barred Belfast rap trio Kneecap from entering the country ahead of its scheduled concerts next month, accusing the band of promoting hate and violence and supporting terrorist groups, a member of the Liberal government announced on Friday.

In response, Kneecap has said it will take legal action against a member of the Canadian government for statements made about the group.