Scotland doesn't need parades commission, says report

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The creation of a Northern Ireland-style body was proposed after several arrests at Orange Walks.

It has the power to place restrictions on public processions and related protest meetings.

This led to the creation of a short-life working group featuring experts on marches, human rights, community engagement and mediation.The report said: "While we have found there to be many fruitful comparisons between the regulatory processes in Northern Ireland and Scotland, we have not heard evidence that would justify the transplantation of the NI Parades Commission model to Scotland.

"But in doing this we must also ensure that the rights of those seeking to go about their business undisturbed are also protected." Prof Dominic Bryan, who chaired the working group, said: "Members of the working group were impressed with much of the work already undertaken by local authorities in sometimes challenging circumstances.

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