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20/09/2013
Dodds Slams Parades Commission Ruling
North Belfast DUP MP Nigel Dodds has slammed the Parades Commission ruling prohibiting the playing of music on part of Twaddell Avenue.
Mr Dodds said: "This is a another ridiculous decision by this discredited Parades Commission.
"The evening parades from Woodvale Road to Twaddell Avenue take place in an entirely Unionist area. They have been peaceful throughout and are a legitimate form of peaceful protest in support of the Ligoniel lodges and bands.
"People have the right to make their views known. What are we coming to, that the Parades Commission will not permit these lawful demonstrations within the Unionist community to take place without restriction?"
(CD/JP)
Mr Dodds said: "This is a another ridiculous decision by this discredited Parades Commission.
"The evening parades from Woodvale Road to Twaddell Avenue take place in an entirely Unionist area. They have been peaceful throughout and are a legitimate form of peaceful protest in support of the Ligoniel lodges and bands.
"People have the right to make their views known. What are we coming to, that the Parades Commission will not permit these lawful demonstrations within the Unionist community to take place without restriction?"
(CD/JP)
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