Response to Belfast City Council’s consultation on city centre bye-laws
CAJ has responded to Belfast City Council’s consultation on bye-laws for the ‘good governance of Belfast city centre and for the prevention and suppression of nuisances in Belfast city centre’. These bye-laws would introduce a permit system in two designated areas of the city centre, requiring a Council-issued permit for ‘any amplified performance’, any use of ‘amplification devices’ and any non-commercial stand or stall. We have concerns that the proposed bye-laws will conflict with the European Convention on Human Rights and related human rights standards.
This submission covers:
• Outline of Human Rights Framework.
• The issues the Council is seeking to address.
• The proposed bye-laws.
• Assessment of their compatibility with the ECHR
To read our full consultation response, click here.