Parades Commission

How Satisfied are you with the Parades Commission?

Very Unsatisfied

Unsatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very Satisfied

What is your views on how contentious parades should be policed?

The Parades Commission does not have the power to ban parades although it can place conditions on a parade. These most frequently involve, for example, the restriction of a parade from a particular area, a route restriction, a restriction on music or the exclusion of a previously badly behaved group from a parade. Do you think this policy in implemented fairly?

Yes

No

NA

The Parades Commission is not a governing body but an independent, quasi-judicial body set up in 1997. Its powers and duties are to be found in the Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Act 1998. Do you think the Parades Commission has shown impartiality?

Yes

No

The Parades Commission does not have the power to ban parades although it can place conditions on a parade. These most frequently involve, for example, the restriction of a parade from a particular area, a route restriction, a restriction on music or the exclusion of a previously badly behaved group from a parade. Do you think this policy in implemented fairly?

Yes

No

Anyone can challenge a ruling the Parades Commission makes. Under the Procedural Rules the Commission may review its decision if it receives any fresh information or representations which it did not previously consider or take into account. It may then amend, revoke or uphold its earlier decision. Beyond that, it is then open to anyone affected to apply for a Judicial Review in the Courts if they still wish to challenge the decision. Did you know this?

Yes

No

The Parades Commission is made up of a Chairman and six other members, all of whom are appointed by the British Secretary of State. The Parades Commission is supported by a small administrative secretariat. Do you think the commission should be elected by us ( the people) or the NI Assembly or leave as is and the Secretary of State has full control?

By the people?

NI Assembly?

Secretary of State?

We should not lose sight of the fact that there is good work being put in by a lot of people. Do you see any role for the Parades Commission in working with other communities to create circumstances that would remove objections to parades?

What actions do you think should taken in the event of an illegal parade?

What action would you like to see being done to resolve the yearly parades issue?