Birmingham City Council seeks injunction against flag campaigners
Summarised from 4 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 13:14 · Archive
Birmingham City Council is seeking a High Court injunction to stop the Raise The Colours group from raising flags around the city.
Birmingham City Council is pursuing a High Court injunction against flag campaigners, with the case Birmingham City Council v Ryan Bridge and Others heard under claim number KB-2026-BHM-000315.
The council is seeking to halt the activities of the Raise The Colours group, which has been putting flags up across Birmingham. The council alleges the flag-raising constitutes 'criminal' conduct and unlawful acts causing alarm and distress, and says the activities take place day and night.
Gay activists and allies have stepped in to challenge the council's injunction bid, adding to the complexity of the case. The campaigners dispute the council's characterisation of their activities, with supporters describing the council's approach as 'draconian'.
How it is being reported
- Gay activists join fight against 'draconian' flags ban by Birmingham City CouncilBirminghamLive · 1 Oct, 09:25
- Birmingham flaggers accused of unlawful acts and intimidation amid council's injunction bidBirminghamLive · 30 Sept, 18:27
- 'Criminal' flag-raising causing alarm and distress, court toldBBC Birmingham And Black Country · 30 Sept, 17:40
- Birmingham flag campaigner fights council bid for High Court injunctionBirmingham World · 30 Sept, 15:47
- Birmingham flag campaigner fights council bid for High Court injunctionExpress & Star · 30 Sept, 15:47
- Live updates as flaggers face court showdown with Birmingham City CouncilBirminghamLive · 30 Sept, 09:25
- What Birmingham City Council wants from court case against flaggersBirminghamLive · 30 Sept, 07:38
In this story: Birmingham City Council · Raise The Colours · Ryan Bridge · Birmingham
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