“When art is removed from its cultural and social context, it can be dangerously misunderstood, with real consequences for individuals and communities.”
The UK needs to stop using rap lyrics as court evidence.
#artnotevidence #music #politics
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➡️ Come with us to Parliament to talk to MPs in about the use of rap music as evidence in criminal trials…
#artnotevidence #rapontrial #rap #rapmusic #drill #drillmusic #jointenterprise #law #parliament #portcullishouse #westminster #debate #freedomofexpression #ukmusic
Last week, we joined the brilliant Art Not Evidence team in parliament for their event ‘Music's Role in Miscarriages of Justice'. Find out more about the campaign and get involved.
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Keir urged the commission to extend their remit to conspiracy which sits under the umbrella of joint enterprise.
To start to rebalance the system, Keir suggested that:
💠The recommendations in #RacialBias and the Bench should be adopted.
💠The #ArtNotEvidence legislation should be passed.
Promotional poster for the SXSW (South by Southwest) 2025 event, taking place from March 7–15 in Austin, Texas. SXSW is renowned for celebrating music, film and interactive media, bringing together innovators and creatives from around the world.
📣 Keir Monteith KC will be speaking at #ArtNotEvidence: 'Free Expression on Trial' at #SXSW 2025, hosted by @sxsw.com!
🗓️ 10 March, 11.30am CT
📍 Austin Convention Centre
Explore how legal systems treat & mistreat art, with @official-uom.bsky.social's ‘Prosecuting Rap’ project🔽
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