THE majority of Glaswegians don't want to see a review into the city's parades and processions policy, an Evening Times poll has revealed.
A total of 73 per cent of the 3,197 people who voted in our poll revealed they were against Glasgow City Council's plan to set up a working group to look into the governing code around the activity.
It comes after a man was jailed for spitting at a priest during an Orange Order parade last July.
The attack sparked outrage across the city and resulted in dozens of processions being re-routed throughout Glasgow.
Our readers shared their views on the idea online.
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David Johnston said: "This draconian legislation and clampdown will be used to suppress free speech and the right to public assembly.
"Not just the Orange Order will be affected, but Scottish and Irish nationalist parades, Gay Pride, Trade Union marches, etc.
"Be careful what you wish for."
Sarah Clark added: "I have absolutely no problem with this - but you can't just single out one organisation and deem them to be bad because of recent bad publicity due to certain individuals.
"If you are banning walks, marches etc then ban ALL walks - all the above that you mentioned must be included with no exceptions."
However, not everyone was in agreement.
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Jim Jones said: "Either that or tell them to hire an arena somewhere.
"They could charge a few quid & cover costs, be able to stop the drunken hangers on etc & probably make the organisation a bit of cash.
"All done well away from the eyes (& ears) of those who wish to go about their business without disruption."
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