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Drumcree dispute: Orangemen and Garvaghy residents both back in court

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A PSNI land rover close to Drumcree Church in Portadown. It's white with metal guards at its front and over its sirens. There is a blue and yellow checkered pattern around it just above the wheels. It is in front of a grey stone church. The sky is cloudy. The PSNI land rover is parked at a side of a road, Drumcree church is seen in the background where a graveyard is also visible.

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Drumcree dispute: Orangemen and Garvaghy residents return to court

Overview

The Drumcree parading dispute has returned to the courts as both Portadown Orangemen and Garvaghy Road residents pursue separate legal actions following the Secretary of State's decision to ban the planned march based on police advice.

Key points

  • Portadown Orangemen are seeking permission to challenge the Secretary of State's decision to ban the parade.
  • An emergency hearing took place at Belfast High Court on Saturday and was adjourned until Monday.
  • The Court of Appeal is set to rule on whether the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition can contest the original Parades Commission determination allowing the parade.
  • Chief Constable Jon Boutcher urged the intervention, stating that policing options were exhausted and clearing the route would have catastrophic consequences.
  • The policing of the stand-off has cost approximately £5m, largely driven by officer overtime.
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