Marches, parades and static demonstrations: guidance
This publication sets out the key duties and responsibilities for local authorities facilitating marches, parades and protests in Scotland. It provides guidance and highlights best practice for all key parties involved.
Footnote
1 Traffic authorities are defined in section 121A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as the relevant roads authority for the road in question. In terms of section 151(1) of the Roads (Scotland) Act, the Scottish Ministers are the roads authority for trunk roads, special roads and other roads constructed by them under section 19 of that Act and local authorities are the roads authority for all other roads in their area.
2 See, for example, Community Impact of Public Processions Research at https://www.gov.scot/publications/community-impact-public-processions/.
3 Human Rights Handbook on Policing Assemblies , OSCE 2016 73405.pdf (osce.org)
4 See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/crowded-places-guidance
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