Unionist alliance attacks Saoirse
Ulster and Democratic Unionists and Alliance councillors have
conspired in an attempt to secure the conviction of three Sinn
Fein Youth activists who were arrested after a peaceful protest
on top of Belfast City Hall on November 3.
The council's Policy Resources committee has invoked by-laws
which recommend prosecuting the protesters.
Sinn Fein councillor Micheal Browne told An Phoblacht that the
decision to recommend prosecution was 'ironic' given that last
month the council adopted a motion supporting the release of
political prisoners.
Browne said there was no precedent for the move, saying that city
hall has always been a focus for political protests.
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