PDForra welcomes decision following 2018 order prohibiting members from attending demonstration on working conditions
The ban on members of the Defence Forces from attending public protests has been found by the High Court to be in breach of their constitutional rights.
In a decision issued on Tuesday, Mr Justice Mark Sanfey found Martin Bright, an acting sergeant in the army seconded to PDForra where he is currently deputy general secretary, has established his constitutional rights had been breached by the order. Dublin-New York portal: Dublin residents flashing body parts and showing offensive videos to prompt changes
In his action taken against the Minister for Defence, Ireland and the Attorney General, Sergeant Bright claimed the order breached his rights “of free expression, assembly and association″.“The issue of what members of the Defence Forces may or may not do off duty in relation to matters which might be deemed ‘political’ is a difficult issue; however, it is an area which requires regulation by the Minister in a manner which takes account of the interests and sensitivities of all concerned”.
“We welcome the judgment,” he said at the organisation’s conference in Co Cavan. “We’re happy that it vindicates what we believe to be the rights of members of the Defence Forces to peaceful assembly. We would welcome engagement further engagement with the department and with the Minister on the changes being considered.”State secures permission to appeal High Court ruling deeming UK returns system ‘unlawful’I visited Singapore to see why it is ranked as the top education system in the world.
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