""We have concluded, after reviewing all the evidence, that it does not meet the criminal threshold outlined by the CPS [Crown Prosecution Service] for any person to be prosecuted," Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement. Police interviewed "approximately 200" members of the public, adding, "We sought specific consideration around the words stated, in terms of the intent behind them, the wider context of how people heard what was said, case law and anything else potentially relevant, including freedom of speech." The investigation is now closed: "No further action will be taken.""
"In addition to calling out the IDF, or Israel Defense Force, the punk duo chanted "Free Palestine," leading to accusations that they had violated Britain's stringent hate speech laws. Bob Vylan also projected the message "United Nations have called it a genocide. The BBC calls it a 'conflict'.""
"In the aftermath of the performance, Bob Vylan had their US visas revoked and issued a clarifying statement saying they were calling for the "dismantling of a violent military machine," not the deaths of any "race or group of people.""
Avon and Somerset Police concluded the evidence did not meet the criminal threshold outlined by the CPS and will not pursue prosecutions related to the Glastonbury chants. The punk duo led chants including "Death to the IDF" and "Free Palestine," prompting accusations of violating Britain's hate speech laws. The duo projected the message "United Nations have called it a genocide. The BBC calls it a 'conflict'." Police interviewed approximately 200 members of the public and considered intent, wider context, how people heard the words, case law and freedom of speech. The investigation is closed with no further action. The band had US visas revoked and said they were calling for the "dismantling of a violent military machine," not the deaths of any "race or group of people."
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