Written question asked by David Burnside (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 14 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what requirements the organisers of a protest or counter-demonstration to the annual parade by the No. 6 District Loyal Orange Lodge in East Belfast on 1st July were required to meet; and what steps are taken to ensure that video recordings taken by protestors are not used for illegal purposes.

Answer: David Burnside: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what requirements the organisers of a protest or counter-demonstration to the annual parade by the No. 6 District Loyal Orange Lodge in East Belfast on 1 July were required to meet; and what steps are taken to ensure that video recordings taken by protestors are not used for illegal purposes. [189492] Mr. Pearson: Those organising a protest to a parade must comply with Section 7 of the Public Processions (NI) Act 1998. No police action is taken in respect of video recordings taken by protestors. It is not an offence to take video recordings.

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