Professor Evelyn Collins, chair of the Parades Commission, announced that she and her colleagues will not resign despite calls from unionist parties and the Orange Order following a court ruling that identified procedural errors in their decision-making. The commission acknowledged the criticisms and aims to restore community trust while preparing for another application for a Drumcree parade by the Orange Order.
The court highlighted that not all members of the commission had signed off on the recent decision regarding the parade route, raising concerns about the commission's processes. The Northern Ireland Secretary has requested assurances regarding the commission's impartiality and effectiveness in decision-making.