Drumcree: Secretary of State Orders Judge-Led Review Into Decision-Making of Parades Commission

Review of parades watchdog launched after court ruling on Orange Order march

A JUDGE is set to review the commission which adjudicates on contentious Orange parades in Northern Ireland.

NI Secretary orders judge-led review of Parades Commission decision making

Sir Chris Bryant said the commission ‘needs to enjoy the fullest possible confidence of all communities’.

Drumcree: Secretary of State orders judge-led review into decision-making of Parades Commission

An independent judge-led review into how the Parades Commission makes its decisions has been ordered by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Sir Chris Bryant announced the review on Monday following a meeting with commissioners to discuss the fallout from last week’s High Court ruling on the Drumcree parade. The judge will examine the Commission’s decision‑making procedures and report directly to the Secretary of State. Sir Chris said th…

Northern Ireland Secretary refuses to fire Parades Commissioners after judge's criticism of them

NI Secretary Chris Bryant has just revealed that he is content to let the board of the Parades Commission stay in place.

Drumcree: Parades Commission to be allowed continue work without membership changes

The Parades Commission will be allowed to continue its work without changes to its membership, Northern Ireland Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant says.