Birmingham flag injunction could go beyond Raise the Colours

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Birmingham flag injunction could go beyond Raise the Colours  Council lawyers say the proposed order would apply to unauthorised flags attached to highway infrastructure regardless of their message. Ryan Bridge’s barrister argues it could restrict protected political expression. The High Court now has to decide where the line should be drawn.  #Birmingham #RaiseTheColours #HighCourt #WestMidlands #LocalNews

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00:00A High Court ruling on Birmingham's flag dispute could have implications beyond Raise the Colours.

00:06Birmingham City Council says the injunction it wants would apply to unauthorised flags

00:12attached to highway infrastructure, regardless of their message.

00:16Campaign co-founder Ryan Bridge from Bromsgrove is opposing the application.

00:21His barrister argues the order would interfere with rights to political expression.

00:26The council says an injunction is needed because of safety concerns, disturbance and incidents linked to the campaign.

00:34Judge Emma Kelly has reserved judgement after hearing both sides.

00:38Her ruling will decide whether the council has met the legal test and what any order should cover.

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