« Previous | Contents | Next »
Listen
Annex B Summary of Consultation Questions
Availability of Information on Processions
Question 1 - Do you feel that there is enough information available about past and future processions in your area? If not, why not?
Question 2 - How do you access information about past or future processions in your area? This may involve the sources listed below:
- Information in local libraries
- Information in council offices
- Information in council publications
- Lists on lamp posts
- Via community representatives, interest groups or opt-in lists
- Local newspapers or newsletters
- Local authority website
Question 3 - Are you able to receive this information in a format which is easily accessible to you (for example, in community languages and alternative formats, clearly signposted through local authority websites)?
Question 4 - Have the changes made since April 2007 made a difference to the amount of information available to you on processions? If so, what difference?
Involvement in the Decision-Making Process
Question 5 - Do you think that you are given enough opportunity to make representations to the local authority about processions planned in your area?
Question 6 - How have you been involved in local authority decision-making on processions? Do you think this could have been improved and, if so, how?
Question 7 - Are you able to express your views to local authorities in a manner appropriate to you?
Consideration of Relevant Factors in Making Decisions on Processions
Question 8 - Do you think that the local authority takes all the relevant factors (described at paragraph 17 above) into account when making decisions on processions?
Question 9 - Are these decisions communicated clearly and in advance of the procession to those with an interest in them? Do you understand the reasons given for making these decisions?
Question 10 - To what extent do you feel that local authorities appropriately balance the rights of marchers and the rights of communities?
Question 11 - Do you think that appropriate conditions are placed on processions by local authorities?
Formal Exemption from the Notification Process
Question 12 - Do you think there are any types of procession which should be exempted from the notification process? If so, have you discussed this with your local authority?
General
Question 13 - Are there any other parts of the rules and procedures on marches and parades which you would like to comment on?
Question 14 - Do you have any general comments on how the process is working as a whole?
Question 15 - In general, do you feel that the process is better or worse than it was before the new processes? Please give reasons for your answer.
« Previous | Contents | Next »