Legal challenge to Drumcree Orange Order parade decision under way
Summary
A court case has started in Belfast to challenge the decision letting the Orange Order march on Garvaghy Road, a mainly nationalist area, for the first time in nearly 30 years. The Parades Commission allowed the march with strict limits on time and participants, but local residents and churches are concerned about possible clashes and disruption to church services.Key Facts
- The Orange Order parade is allowed to march on Garvaghy Road on Sunday after nearly 30 years.
- The parade must start before 08:00 and include no more than 35 people, fewer than the 60 requested.
- No bands or supporters will be allowed in the march.
- Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition is legally challenging the parade's approval.
- The Residents' Coalition has also asked to hold a protest with 5,000 participants during the march.
- Concerns were raised about whether police assessments were fully considered by the Parades Commission.
- Local Catholic churches say the parade timing may interfere with Sunday Mass services.
- The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland called for prayers and peaceful solutions to avoid conflict.
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