Menu
06/06/2002
Trimble seeks new parades body
Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has called for a new body to be set up to oversee the contentious issue of parades in Northern Ireland.
In a submission to Sir George Quigley, the chair of the Review of the Northern Ireland Parades Commission, the UUP leader claimed that the current system had failed in its remit.
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Dr John Reid appointed Sir George to review the work of the Parades Commission, which was set up in 1998 to adjudicate on whether or not contentious parades should be restricted or re-routed.
Following the submission of a 50-page report to the Review, Mr Trimble said that he was seeking more of a tribunal system that would be more judicial in its approach to the issue of parades. This, said Mr Trimble, would help to ensure that the rights of both side of the community were protected.
The UUP leader said that present system was flawed as it was based on public order considerations and consequently was weighted towards whoever could mount the biggest threat to public order.
The Orange Order, which has a policy of not recognising the Parade Commission, has welcomed the setting up of the review of the commission.
The Review of the Northern Ireland Parades Commission was initiated following protracted discussions held at Weston Park with a view to breaking the political deadlock in July of last year.
(SP)
In a submission to Sir George Quigley, the chair of the Review of the Northern Ireland Parades Commission, the UUP leader claimed that the current system had failed in its remit.
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Dr John Reid appointed Sir George to review the work of the Parades Commission, which was set up in 1998 to adjudicate on whether or not contentious parades should be restricted or re-routed.
Following the submission of a 50-page report to the Review, Mr Trimble said that he was seeking more of a tribunal system that would be more judicial in its approach to the issue of parades. This, said Mr Trimble, would help to ensure that the rights of both side of the community were protected.
The UUP leader said that present system was flawed as it was based on public order considerations and consequently was weighted towards whoever could mount the biggest threat to public order.
The Orange Order, which has a policy of not recognising the Parade Commission, has welcomed the setting up of the review of the commission.
The Review of the Northern Ireland Parades Commission was initiated following protracted discussions held at Weston Park with a view to breaking the political deadlock in July of last year.
(SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
11 July 2002
SF to meet Parades Commission over Twelfth parades
A meeting is to take place between Sinn Fein and the Parades Commission over a number of controversial Orange Order parades that are to take place in north Belfast on July 12. A delegation from the party is to meet the commission on Thursday morning with regard to parades along the Springfield Road and Crumlin Road planned for Friday.
SF to meet Parades Commission over Twelfth parades
A meeting is to take place between Sinn Fein and the Parades Commission over a number of controversial Orange Order parades that are to take place in north Belfast on July 12. A delegation from the party is to meet the commission on Thursday morning with regard to parades along the Springfield Road and Crumlin Road planned for Friday.
20 December 2010
Orange Tint To Parades Commission
A former senior Orangeman who disagreed with the loyal order's leadership has been appointed to the contentious Parades Commission in Northern Ireland. Reverend Brian Kennaway will be part of a new commission appointed by the Northern Ireland Office, which will begin operating early next month.
Orange Tint To Parades Commission
A former senior Orangeman who disagreed with the loyal order's leadership has been appointed to the contentious Parades Commission in Northern Ireland. Reverend Brian Kennaway will be part of a new commission appointed by the Northern Ireland Office, which will begin operating early next month.
04 January 2002
Parades Commissioner urges NI to seize opportunities of 2002
The Chairman of the Parades Commission has said that the year ahead provides the best opportunity for the people of Northern Ireland to come together to finally heal the running sore of contentious parades.
Parades Commissioner urges NI to seize opportunities of 2002
The Chairman of the Parades Commission has said that the year ahead provides the best opportunity for the people of Northern Ireland to come together to finally heal the running sore of contentious parades.
26 January 2011
Baggott Agrees Illegal Parading Meeting
There's to be a showdown over the way in which the PSNI has been allowing illegal republican parades to take place - while at the same time cracking down on Loyal Order events to make sure they follow the letter of the law under Parading legislation.
Baggott Agrees Illegal Parading Meeting
There's to be a showdown over the way in which the PSNI has been allowing illegal republican parades to take place - while at the same time cracking down on Loyal Order events to make sure they follow the letter of the law under Parading legislation.
24 January 2011
Police 'Allowed Illegal Republican Parade'
Members of the leading loyal order are said to be frustrated over an illegal march in Co Armagh yesterday and news of 'zero' prosecutions or cautions for those participating in any such illegal parades. The Orange Order described this as a "major shift" in policy, which they said, is causing huge frustration among law-abiding Orangemen.
Police 'Allowed Illegal Republican Parade'
Members of the leading loyal order are said to be frustrated over an illegal march in Co Armagh yesterday and news of 'zero' prosecutions or cautions for those participating in any such illegal parades. The Orange Order described this as a "major shift" in policy, which they said, is causing huge frustration among law-abiding Orangemen.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
