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Greyhound racing protestors want injunction lifted

Date
2020-01-28
Stage
Hearing Or Decision
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

The High Court was asked to lift an injunction that limits protests against the greyhound racing industry outside Shelbourne Park. The injunction, obtained by GreyhoundStadium Ltd, bars six named protesters and anyone aware of the order from impeding access to the stadium within 50 metres of the entrance. The protests began after an RTE exposé of industry practices. Operators claim the protests have gone beyond peaceful protest, alleging intimidation and verbal abuse of patrons, while the defendants deny these claims and argue the protests have always been peaceful. The defendants, including Laura Broxson, Tawnie Ocampo, Catherine Wood, Bernie Wright, Conor Brady and Noiren Carrigg, seek to have the injunction lifted. The Irish Council of Civil Liberties has joined as amicus curiae, citing freedom of speech and assembly concerns.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Greyhound racing protestors want injunction lifted. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

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Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • The High Court
  • High Court
Address Area
  • Shelbourne Park
Residence
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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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