implemented in such a way that would act as a prohibitive measure against people exercising their right to freedom of peaceful assembly under . Without clear criteria and specific amounts, this is a clear risk. APPENDIX B: STANDARD PROCESSION CONDITIONS 15. Please use the space below for any comments or suggestions regarding the Standard Procession Conditions. The conditions include reference to noise restrictions when a ceremony is taking place in venues such as churches, but does not set out how or when event organisers would be notified of this, or what the cut-off point for ceremonies to be arranged would be. MARCHES, PARADES AND PROCESSIONS IN EDINBURGH NOTIFICATION FORM 16. To what extent do you agree or disagree that the notification form is clear and easy to understand? [Options are Strongly Agree/Agree/Neither Disagree or Agree/Disagree/Strongly Disagree] AGREE 17. Please use the space below for any comments or suggestions about the notification form. Processes for relevant permits and licences should be simplified and standardised to make it easier for community groups to apply - especially in relation to making payments, as the processes are often different for each of the various licences. ANY OTHER COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS 18. Please use the space below for any final comments or suggestions about the proposed Policy and Code of Conduct of Processions. [Feel free to use this section to stress any points from the above sections you are particularly interested in, or to stress why this is important to you as a resident of Edinburgh. In particular, you might like to stress your support for Samhuinn in its current form :) ] … [Some suggested potential points to refer to in your answer:] [POINTS FROM PREVIOUS ANSWERS THAT YOU FEEL ARE MOST IMPORTANT] Fundamentally, I believe these plans are inconsistent with the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression for all of the people of Edinburgh, for the reasons set out in previous answers. I call upon the council to do all it can to make changes which prioritise the needs of community groups and ensure the continuation of cultural and community events in the heart of the city centre (such as Samhuinn Fire Festival).
implemented in such a way that would act as a prohibitive measure against people exercising their right to freedom of peaceful assembly under . Without clear criteria and specific amounts, this is a clear risk. APPENDIX B: STANDARD PROCESSION CONDITIONS 15. Please use the space below for any comments or suggestions regarding the Standard Procession Conditions. The conditions include reference to noise restrictions when a ceremony is taking place in venues such as churches, but does not set out how or when event organisers would be notified of this, or what the cut-off point for ceremonies to be arranged would be. MARCHES, PARADES AND PROCESSIONS IN EDINBURGH NOTIFICATION FORM 16. To what extent do you agree or disagree that the notification form is clear and easy to understand? [Options are Strongly Agree/Agree/Neither Disagree or Agree/Disagree/Strongly Disagree] AGREE 17. Please use the space below for any comments or suggestions about the notification form. Processes for relevant permits and licences should be simplified and standardised to make it easier for community groups to apply - especially in relation to making payments, as the processes are often different for each of the various licences. ANY OTHER COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS 18. Please use the space below for any final comments or suggestions about the proposed Policy and Code of Conduct of Processions. [Feel free to use this section to stress any points from the above sections you are particularly interested in, or to stress why this is important to you as a resident of Edinburgh. In particular, you might like to stress your support for Samhuinn in its current form … :) ] [Some suggested potential points to refer to in your answer:] [POINTS FROM PREVIOUS ANSWERS THAT YOU FEEL ARE MOST IMPORTANT] Fundamentally, I believe these plans are inconsistent with the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression for all of the people of Edinburgh, for the reasons set out in previous answers. I call upon the council to do all it can to make changes which prioritise the needs of community groups and ensure the continuation of cultural and community events in the heart of the city centre (such as Samhuinn Fire Festival).
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