First person… prosecuted on charge of posting comments online supporting terrorism given community service

The first person in Northern Ireland to be prosecuted on a charge of posting comments online supporting terrorism has been re-sentenced for the offence.

During the initial hearing in April, Kilifin was sentenced on a charge of recklessly expressing an opinion or belief that was supportive of a proscribed organisation, namely the publication of images and text on the ‘Republican Activist Coalition’ Facebook page over a period spanning from August 21 2021 to January 10 2022.

The judge added that he felt the community order and Serious Crime Order he imposed would both punish the Kilifin appropriately and provide protection for the public.

Speaking after the re-sentencing, Kilifin’s solicitor Owen Beattie said: “We are grateful for the welcomed ruling from the court.

“Today’s sentencing draws a line under this matter for our client and he looks forward to moving on with his life.”