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Court to rule on Bryant’s Drumcree parade ban next week

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  • Sir Chris Bryant banned the Drumcree Orange Order parade on Garvaghy Road in Portadown.
  • An Orangeman filed a judicial review against Bryant and Chief Constable Jon Boutcher.
  • Mr Justice Scoffield is hearing the case and expects a decision by next week.
  • Police intelligence warned dissident republicans would likely join and might carry firearms.
  • Barristers said all lawful policing options were exhausted and proceeding would risk serious injury and disorder.