Know your rights to protest in Northern Ireland

Friends of the Earth Northern Ireland, the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ), Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) and Environmental Justice Network Ireland (EJNI) have produced a "know your rights" guide to protest for Northern Ireland.

Peaceful protest is a fundamental tool in civic society that empowers communities to stand up to injustice, influences decision makers and shows solidarity. This guide is a valuable resource designed to assist organisers and protestors in understanding their legal rights around protest in Northern Ireland. 

It contains information on:

• Your right to protest under Northern Ireland law
• What you're allowed to do at a protest
• The limitations there may be on a protest, including PSNI powers
• Useful contacts.