Drumcree Ruling Sparks Commission Crisis | Belfast News

The Parades Commission in Northern Ireland is under fire after a High Court ruling slammed its handling of the Drumcree parade decision, sparking calls for resignations—including one from Commissioner Billy Gamble. Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris has demanded written assurances by Friday at 5 PM that the commission can rebuild trust across communities, warning its legitimacy depends on impartiality and public confidence. The controversy echoes past tensions from the 1990s when nationalist residents resisted the Orange Order’s march through Garvaghy Road, leading to major unrest. While Sir Chris insists he’s not seeking to dismantle the commission—most parades go smoothly—he stresses fairness is non-negotiable. The Orange Order says it will reapply for the march and is open to mediation to end decades of dispute.

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