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20/11/2013
Loyalist Parade To Go Ahead
Loyalist protesters are to stage a march through Belfast city centre on one of the busiest days in the run-up to Christmas, following the granting of Parades Commission approval.
Application for the march was supplied by 'Loyalist Peaceful Protesters' for 5,000 paraders and 5,000 spectators.
The parade will begin at City Hall and pass through Donegall Place, Royal Avenue, Lower North Street, Shankill Road and Tennent Street.
It is due to begin at 13:00 and end at 16:00, with 40 bands expected to take part.
The purpose of the parade has been named as "Human Rights Political Policing PSNI Brutality".
Loyalists have organised the parade in response to what they see as a violation of their civil rights, as a result of a decision made by Belfast City Council to restrict the flying of the union flag on top of City Hall.
The Parades Commission said it has received representation from Sinn Féin and a delegation representing city centre businesses about the negative impact of the parade passing through the city centre on what is a key period for Belfast's economy. The day is traditionally considered to be the busiest and most significant for Belfast traders.
The Commission said: "We expect that all elected representatives, clergy, community activists and representatives of the parading organisations will demonstrate genuine civic leadership by using their influence to reduce the potential for conflict and to enhance robust, durable and good community relations whilst encouraging all to uphold the law."
(IT/CD)
Application for the march was supplied by 'Loyalist Peaceful Protesters' for 5,000 paraders and 5,000 spectators.
The parade will begin at City Hall and pass through Donegall Place, Royal Avenue, Lower North Street, Shankill Road and Tennent Street.
It is due to begin at 13:00 and end at 16:00, with 40 bands expected to take part.
The purpose of the parade has been named as "Human Rights Political Policing PSNI Brutality".
Loyalists have organised the parade in response to what they see as a violation of their civil rights, as a result of a decision made by Belfast City Council to restrict the flying of the union flag on top of City Hall.
The Parades Commission said it has received representation from Sinn Féin and a delegation representing city centre businesses about the negative impact of the parade passing through the city centre on what is a key period for Belfast's economy. The day is traditionally considered to be the busiest and most significant for Belfast traders.
The Commission said: "We expect that all elected representatives, clergy, community activists and representatives of the parading organisations will demonstrate genuine civic leadership by using their influence to reduce the potential for conflict and to enhance robust, durable and good community relations whilst encouraging all to uphold the law."
(IT/CD)
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