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Future of parades body 'in doubt' SDLP warning on parades future
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The SDLP has said the abolition of the Parades Commission would be 'a backward step' which could escalate tensions over future disputed parades.The SDLP has said the abolition of the Parades Commission would be 'a backward step' which could escalate tensions over future disputed parades.
The party will launch proposals on the issue later this morning. The party will launch proposals on the issue on Monday.
Last year, an interim report of the Strategic Review of Parading recommended replacing the body.Last year, an interim report of the Strategic Review of Parading recommended replacing the body.
SDLP equality spokesman Alex Attwood said his party would campaign against the "unpicking of the Good Friday Agreement by the DUP."SDLP equality spokesman Alex Attwood said his party would campaign against the "unpicking of the Good Friday Agreement by the DUP."
His party colleague, Dolores Kelly MLA, added that the Parades Commission "had lost its way" and said it is at risk of "further losing the confidence of the community".His party colleague, Dolores Kelly MLA, added that the Parades Commission "had lost its way" and said it is at risk of "further losing the confidence of the community".
In statement she said "elements within the Orange Order think they are sitting pretty with the Parades Commission in jeopardy and giving little or nothing in dialogue with nationalist communities."In statement she said "elements within the Orange Order think they are sitting pretty with the Parades Commission in jeopardy and giving little or nothing in dialogue with nationalist communities."
The SDLP said it has requested a meeting with the leadership of the Orange Order to discuss the issue.The SDLP said it has requested a meeting with the leadership of the Orange Order to discuss the issue.
The Strategic Review of Parading, which is led by Lord Ashdown, was set up in 2007 to make recommendations about the way forward for dealing with contentious parades.The Strategic Review of Parading, which is led by Lord Ashdown, was set up in 2007 to make recommendations about the way forward for dealing with contentious parades.