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Flag protestor Bryson released on bail

Jamie Bryson | © Andrea "Aska" Varacalli

Flag protest leader Jamie Bryson has been freed on bail after nearly a month in jail.

The 23-year-old Ulster Peoples Forum chairman is facing six charges linked to the ongoing flags dispute including encouraging or assisting offences and taking part in un-notified public processions.

He has been refused bail twice in the High Court but on Wednesday in Belfast Magistrate’s Court his lawyer said Bryson had agreed to 11 conditions laid down by police who were no longer objecting to his release.

Among the conditions are that Bryson doesn’t take part in protests, give speeches or media interviews about the flags issue or use social media to make any comments before, during or after protests.

He also agreed not to go within a mile of any protests or within four miles of Belfast City Hall, except when he has to attend court.

Another condition is that the only telecommunications device he can use is a landline phone with the purpose of contacting his solicitor.

Bryson also has to live at his family home at Rosepark in Donaghadee and observe an eleven hour curfew from 8pm each night.

He also can’t wear clothing in such a way that it would conceal his identity.

Bryson was granted bail of £500 and his mother Louise who was in court agreed to stand surety for him in a similar amount.

Bryson will be back in court on 25 April.

Outside the court, a number of Bryson’s relatives hugged each other after bail had been granted.

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René Querin

Di professione grafico e web designer, sono appassionato di trekking e innamorato dell'Irlanda e della sua storia. Insieme ad Andrea Varacalli ho creato e gestisco Les Enfants Terribles.

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