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Police Drop Bob Vylan Glastonbury Inquiry, Citing Lack of Evidence

Police point to CPS guidance to explain why the chants failed the charging test.

Overview

  • Avon and Somerset Police said the Glastonbury chants did not meet the CPS threshold for a realistic prospect of conviction.
  • The CPS provided early investigative advice but was not asked to make a charging decision in the case.
  • Investigators interviewed a man in his mid-30s under caution in November and contacted about 200 members of the public, assessing intent, context, case law and free-speech issues.
  • Jewish charities and Israel’s London embassy condemned the decision, while Bob Vylan said the probe was never warranted and urged others to speak up about Palestine.
  • The BBC apologized and found editorial breaches over its livestream of the set, and the duo have faced cancellations and U.S. visa revocation as separate defamation action against RTÉ continues.