Commission stands firm on homecoming parade

The body that rules on disputed parades in the North Ireland today stood by its decision to allow a republican protest near the route of an army homecoming event.

The body that rules on disputed parades in the North today stood by its decision to allow a republican protest near the route of an army homecoming event.

There are widespread fears that Sunday’s Royal Irish Regiment parade in Belfast could spark trouble with large crowds of demonstrators and supporters set to descend on the city centre.