‘Parades must be resolved before justice devolved’
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<b>Images fromThe Twelfth 2009</b><br/> King William leads the way. Abbey Street, Bangor
Henry Percy and granddaughter Nikki-May at the field in Barnetts park, Belfast.
Leading the Procession, LOL No 6 Rt Hon Geoffrey Donaldson, Lisburn.
Boys a boy! Hillsborough Protestant Boys, Prince William Road, Lisburn.
Orangemen and women on the march in Glenarm Co Antrim
Paul Faith
Lambeg drummers on the march in Glenarm Co Antrim
Paul Faith
East Belfast Protestant Boys FB Colour Party. Submitted by George Leishman, Airdrie.
East Belfast Protestant Boys FB Bass Drummer. Submitted by George Leishman, Airdrie.
City of Belfast Fifes And Drums Band at the Belfast 12th in Shaftsberry Sqaure. Submitted by George Leishman, Airdrie.
Portadown Defenders FB on parade in Scarva. Submitted by Jason Hurst, Portadown
Portadown Defenders FB on parade in Portadown, returning from Scarva. Submitted by Jason Hurst, Portadown
Enoying the 12th July in sunny Australia. Submitted by David, Australia
11th of July in Hackham (Adelaide) Australia. Submitted by Martin Spence
Orange celebrations in Hackham, South Australia. Submitted by Martin Spence
Orange celebrations in Hackham, South Australia. Submitted by Martin Spence
Orange celebrations in Hackham, South Australia. Submitted by Martin Spence
Orange celebrations in Hackham, South Australia. Submitted by Martin Spence
Orange celebrations in Hackham, South Australia. Submitted by Martin Spence
County Leitrim Orangemen at Lisbellaw. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader.
The County Fermanagh memorial bannerette to murdered brethren, Lisbellaw. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader
Cullies True Blues LOL No. 14C at Lisbellaw. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader
Rising Sons of Killegar LOL No. 404, County Leitrim at Rosnowlagh. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader
Orangemen on the march in Glenarm Co Antrim
Paul Faith
Orangemen on the march in Glenarm Co Antrim
Paul Faith
Pride of the Hill, Carnmoney on the return parade through Belfast. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader Stephen Black, Newtownabbey
Orangemen and women on the march in Glenarm Co Antrim
Paul Faith
Orangemen and women on the march in Glenarm Co Antrim
Paul Faith
Rhianna and Molly Buick, Templemore Avenue. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader Susan Brennan, Belfast
Orangemen and women on the march in Glenarm Co Antrim
Paul Faith
Orangemen on the march in Glenarm Co Antrim
Paul Faith
'Taking a break' Barnets Demesne, Belfast. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader Gary Wright, Belfast
Orange Order parade in Bangor, Co. Down. A flute player with Newtownards Flute band enters the field.
Jonathan Porter
Orange Order parade in Bangor, Co. Down. Dragoon dressed in period custom put on a demonstration at the field.
Jonathan Porter
The 12th attracks all sorts at Kilrea. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader
Orange Order parade in Bangor, Co. Down.
Jonathan Porter
Orange Order parade in Bangor, Co. Down.
Jonathan Porter
LOL 1026 banner, Clifton Street Belfast. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader
Orange Order parade in Bangor, Co. Down.
Jonathan Porter
Orange Order parade in Bangor, Co. Down. Newtownards District L.O.L enter the field.
Jonathan Porter
The 118-118 lads on the Lisburn Road, Belfast. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader
Orange Order parade in Bangor, Co. Down. District Chaplain Norman Kyle from Holywood District L.O.L 14 cools off at the beach in a break during the parade. 83-year-old Mr Kyle from Crossgar was attending his 69th 12th July parade. He has been parading since 1941.
Jonathan Porter
Food break and time for a quiet chat in the baking sunshine this afternoon at the field in Rasharkin, County Antrim for the Independent Orange Order's main march.
A young supporter on the Dublin Road, Belfast. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader
Food break and time for a quiet chat in the baking sunshine this afternoon at the field in Rasharkin, County Antrim for the Independent Orange Order's main march.
Food break and time for a quiet chat in the baking sunshine this afternoon at the field in Rasharkin, County Antrim for the Independent Orange Order's main march.
Ballyleaney Purple Stat LOL No.11, Richhill Dist.No.2 enter the field in Armagh. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader
Norwegian visitors get a great Co.Armagh welcome. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader
Twelfth of July Demonstrations Londonderry
9Ian Paisley Junior, (left0, at the field in Rasharkin, County Antrim
Black Skull Corp of Drums from Glasgow parading in Larne. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader Lorna Smith, Carrickfergus
Twelfth of July Demonstrations Londonderry. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 13.7.09Peter McCracken from Limavady puts on his colarette at yesterday's 12th demonstration
Twelfth of July Demonstrations Londonderry - 2009
Hamiltonsbawn Silver Band on parade in Scarva. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader Jim Doran, Belfast
On parade in Scarva. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader Jim Doran, Belfast
On parade in Scarva. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader Jim Doran, Belfast
Poyntzpass Silver Band on parade at Scarva. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader Jim Doran, Belfast
Twelfth of July Demonstrations Londonderry - 2009
Twelfth of July Demonstrations Londonderry - 2009
Young boys attending the speeches in the field, Barnett Demense. Submitted by Belfast Telegraph reader
Twelfth of July Demonstrations Londonderry. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 13.7.09Sophie Postle from Carrickfergus enjoys the Twelfth in Londonderry.
Twelfth of July Demonstrations Londonderry - 2009
Twelfth of July Demonstrations Londonderry - 2009
Twelfth of July Demonstrations Londonderry - 2009
Twelfth of July Demonstrations Londonderry - 2009
Twelfth of July Demonstrations Londonderry - 2009
The 'Twelfth of July' Orange parade in Belfast
Alan Lewis - Photopress Belfast 13/7/2009Local priest father Gary Donegan watches as the Orange Order parade passes the Ardoyne shopfronts in North Belfast today amidst tight security. he area has been a flashpoint for trouble in recent years but everything passed off peacefully this morning although a bigger protest was planned for this evening's return journey past the same spot. At the last parade, Father Donegan was assaulted by republican youths who tried to attack the oparade and supporters.
Sinn Fein Junior Minister Gerry Kelly (left) and former IRA prisoner Bobby Storey (centre) awatch as an Orange Order parade approaches the Ardoyne shopfronts in North Belfast
An Orange Order parade passes the Ardoyne shopfronts in North Belfast today amidst tight security.
An Orange Order parade passes the Ardoyne shopfronts in North Belfast today amidst tight security.
An Orange Order parade passes the Ardoyne shopfronts in North Belfast today amidst tight security.
A cyclist passes protesters waiting for the arrival of an Orange Order parade to pass the Ardoyne shopfronts in North Belfas
An Orange Order parade passes the Ardoyne shopfronts in North Belfast
Police were confiscationg alcohol from members of the public approaching the city centre during today's annual 'Twelfth of July' Orange parades in North Belfast
© Russell Pritchard/Presseye
© Russell Pritchard/Presseye
© Russell Pritchard/Presseye
Gary Evans, Phillip Dean, Blake Evans, Aaron Arnott, John Bailey, Paul and Mark Simpson
© Russell Pritchard/Presseye
Sarah and Ellie Beresford with William McCullough
© Russell Pritchard/Presseye
© Russell Pritchard/Presseye
Orangemen and bandsmen take part in the annual '12th' parades in Members of the Ulster Defence Volunteers LOL 1981 in Longstone Street.
Kelvin Boyes
Orangemen and bandsmen take part in the annual '12th' parades in Members of the Ulster Defence Volunteers LOL 1981 in Longstone Street.
Kelvin Boyes
Orangemen and bandsmen take part in the annual '12th' parades in Members Lisburn Fusileers Flute Band in Longstone Street.
Kelvin Boyes
The annual '12th' parades in Lisburn town centre
Kelvin Boyes
Francis Ferris leads the Ulster Defence Volunteers lodge in Longstone Street.
Kelvin Boyes
Amy Morrison, Demi Courtney and Courtney Faulkner
© Russell Pritchard/Presseye
A band member at the main Belfast parade.
Jonathan Porter
An Orange man at the main Belfast parade.
Jonathan Porter
Belfast City Hall
Jonathan Porter
The lead at the main Belfast parade lays wreaths at the cenotaph and have a minutes silence at Belfast City Hall.
Jonathan Porter
The lead at the main Belfast parade lays wreaths at the cenotaph and have a minutes silence at Belfast City Hall.
Jonathan Porter
A feeder parade makes its way past the Arydoyne shops in north Belfast
Jonathan Porter
The Portadown Parade
The bass drummer with Cantril's Glory Accordion Band from Liverpool keeps the beat during the parade through Portadown. Picture by Rick Hewitt. 12/7/09.
Bretheren of LOL 40 on the march through Portadown. Picture by Rick Hewitt. 12/7/09.
Joining in the Twelfth celebrations in Portadown were these three ladies from Bergen, Norway (from left) Miriam Hojklint, Nina Rogde Reynolds and Malin Reynolds. Picture by Rick Hewitt. 12/7/09.
Bretheren of LOL 8 on the march through Portadown.Picture by Rick Hewitt. 12/7/09.
Stepping out smartly, Portadown Ex-Service Mens Lodge LOL 608. Picture by Rick Hewitt. 12/7/09.
The Portadown Parade
A feeder parade makes its way past the Arydoyne shops in north Belfast
Jonathan Porter
A feeder parade makes its way past the Arydoyne shops in north Belfast
Jonathan Porter
A feeder parade makes its way past the Arydoyne shops in north Belfast
Jonathan Porter
A feeder parade makes its way past the Arydoyne shops in north Belfast
Jonathan Porter
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 13th July 2009 - Picture by Jonathan Porter / Press Eye - Orange Order 12th July celebrations and marchs take place in Belfast. A feeder parade makes its way past the Arydoyne shops in north Belfast
Jonathan Porter
A feeder parade makes its way past the Arydoyne shops in north Belfast
Jonathan Porter
A feeder parade makes its way past the Arydoyne shops in north Belfast
Jonathan Porter
The annual Orange Order parade in Rossnowlagh Co Donegal. The parade makes its way down towards the field beside the beach.
Jonathan Porter
Belfast Telegraph TWELFTH OF JULY GALLERIES- 2008
LOL No.3 marching in the annual Twelfth of July parade in Belfast
Happy faces as bandsmen arrive at Shaws Bridge to complete the outward leg of today's Orange Order parade through Belfast
One bandsman giving it his all, marching in the annual Twelfth parade in Belfast
An Orange parade marches through Newry City Centre for the first time in years. More than half a million people took to the streets of Northern Ireland for the annual Twelfth of July celebrations
Jordan Memorial Accordian Band, Carrickfergus marching in the annual Twelfth of July parade in Belfast
The County Grand Orange Lodge of Belfast leads the parade along Bedford Street in the annual Twelfth of July parade in Belfast
Drummers of the North Down Defenders marching in the annual Twelfth of July parade in Belfast
There was an extremely high turn out of Scottish bands accompanying the Orange Order parade through Belfast
There was an extremely high turn out of Scottish bands and banners accompanying the Orange Order parade through Belfast
Orange Order parade at Shaws Bridge to complete the outward leg through Belfast
Alan Thompson does a roaring trade at the annual Twelfth of July parade in Belfast
Bandsmen escorting an Orange Lodge, arrive at Shaws Bridge to complete the outward leg of their parade through Belfast.
The McCormick sisters, Lorraine, Karen and Lesley from Belfast wave their flags at the annual twelfth of July parade in Belfast
A catholic woman gives "the fingers" to loyalists who were being bussed past the nationalist Ardoyne shopfronts tonight ahead of the Orange Order parade which was on the return leg of its journey after the lodge and its supporters from the Ligoniel area of North Belfast had taken part in the biggest Orange Order event of the day in Belfast. Windows on some of the buses used to ferry supporters through the flashpoint area, were broken during the short trip through the predominantly Catholic area
A loyalist jeers at a Catholic woman who was giving him "the fingers" as loyalists were being bussed past the nationalist Ardoyne shopfronts tonight ahead of the Orange Order parade which was on the return leg of its journey after the lodge and its supporters from the Ligoniel area of North Belfast had taken part in the biggest Orange Order event of the day in Belfast
Children play around a smaller bonfire lit early on the Eleventh night for them ahead of the main one at Roden Street in South Belfast
The five storey high loyalist bonfire at Coolfin Street on the Donegal Road near Belfast city centre
Firefighters attending the loyalist bonfire at Coolfin Street on the Donegal Road near Belfast city centre early this morning
Firefighters attending the loyalist bonfire at Coolfin Street on the Donegal Road near Belfast city centre early this morning
Almost like a winter wonderland as children play near the loyalist bonfire at Coolfin Street on the Donegal Road close to Belfast city centre early this morning. Fire crews had earlier sprayed foam over several properties close to the five storey high bonfire to try to prevent serious damage being caused by the intense heat
Almost like a winter wonderland after firefighters had sprayed foam over the front of several houses near to the loyalist bonfire at Coolfin Street on the Donegal Road near Belfast city centre. Fire crews had earlier sprayed the foam over properties close to the five storey high structure to try to prevent serious damage being caused by the intense heat
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First Minister Peter Robinson last night told MPs of the “political imperative” to resolve issues of parading in the province before policing and justice powers are devolved.
The DUP leader said that “community confidence” was a necessary requirement for the transfer of such powers.
Last week the Prime Minister unveiled a plan of almost £1 billion to devolve policing and justice powers to the Assembly, promising further aid if paramilitary violence erupts.
Gordon Brown has held lengthy talks with Mr Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness on a deal to see unionists and republicans share responsibility for Northern Ireland's justice system.
But last night Mr Robinson warned that issues of parading needed to be resolved before this could take place.
In a DUP-led debate in the Commons, he said: “To leave these issues unresolved and to devolve powers of policing and justice would plant a seed at the heart of government in Northern Ireland which I believe would be corrosive and divisive and which ultimately could in fact be the straw that breaks the camel's back.”
The First Minister also called for abolition of the Parades Commission. Mr Robinson said the commission was “not a solution to problems but part of the problem itself”.
Northern Ireland Minister Paul Goggins said the debate demonstrated there were issues that remained to be resolved.
He told MPs: “Difficulties surrounding parading can only and will only be resolved when there is engagement at political and local level, when there is understanding of and respect of different opinions and when we move away from thinking in terms of winners or losers.”
SDLP spokesman Eddie McGrady said the Parades Commission had done some good work, pointing to the fact that this summer's marching season had seen little violence.
“If we are going to fix this thing that is failing,” he said, “all communities want to know how you are going to do it as a betterment, not simply at the behest of one party's demand or justification for the devolution of policing and justice.”
Belfast Telegraph
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