Secretary of State Demands ‘Robust’ Assurances From Parades Commission as Drumcree Fallout Deepens

Portadown: Parades Commission issues are 'far from resolved' after Drumcree resignation

The Parades Commission has until the end of the day to write to Secretary of State, Sir Chris Bryant, to ensure him that their decision making processes are fair.

Sir Chris Bryant meets Parades Commission over Drumcree judgement

Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant has met the Chair of the Parades Commission, after a devastating judgement against it by the High Court.

Secretary of State demands ‘robust’ assurances from Parades Commission as Drumcree fallout deepens

The Secretary of State to Northern Ireland has demanded written assurances from the Parades Commission after the High Court found its handling of this year’s Drumcree parade application was “clearly unlawful” – as political reaction to the ruling continues to deepen on both sides of the community. A Northern Ireland Office spokesperson confirmed that Sir Chris Byrant met the Commission’s chair, Professor Evelyn Collins, on Wednesday to discuss t…