Public Processions policy

 

GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPANTS

All participants in processions should :

§          behave with due regard for the rights, traditions and feelings for others in the vicinity of the procession, particularly in areas where there has previously been public disorder around processions;

 

§          behave with due respect at ‘sensitive’ areas such as places of worship;

 

§          refrain from using words or behaviour which could reasonably be perceived as being deliberately aggressive (ie threatening, abusive, homophobic, sectarian, or racist);

 

§          obey the lawful direction of procession organisers, stewards and the Police at all times;

 

§         keep to the designated route as directed by the Police;

 

§          refrain from consuming alcohol or drugs prior to or during the procession;

 

§          not display flags relating to proscribed organisations or which are likely to cause offence;

 

§          disperse in good order as soon as the procession concludes.