Wednesday 30 June 2010

Protest in the Streets of Belfast







What is this: Protest against the Bill 37 (Public assemblies bill) which prevents protests and public gatherings taking place unless permission is given 38 days in advance or 3 days permission given by the police if it is an emergency.

Where was it: Meeting at the University of Ulster's Buoy Park


When I got there, there was a crowd of over 60 people who from either a socialist party, communist party, or from a trade union. I thought there would have been more people concerned that the Local assembly was trying to change the fundamental rights to protest.


The march took off at 12:30 on Saturday 23rd walking down Royal Avenue to the City Hall. Was great seeing all the City's traffic stop for 35minutes. I got stuck behind the a Trade Union banner-it was funny because I hadn't a clue who they where.


If the bill is passed public meetings and public art projects with more than 50 people will need permission. Bad Times

1 comment:

  1. Professional Protester7 July 2010 at 14:38

    when's the next public meeting Mr Lander? I'll be there!

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