Protest over delay in passing Occupied Territories Bill taking place in Sligo

A protest over the delay in passing the Occupied Territories Bill is taking place in Sligo this weekend. It's being organised by the Sligo Palestinian Solidarity Campaign, starting at 12 noon tomorrow, gathering on Connaughton Road before making its way through the town. The controversial legislation aims to ban trade in goods produced by Israel in occupied Palestinian territory.The Government have yet to enact the Bill, despite promises made before the General Election. Local Sinn Fein Cllr Arthur Gibbons accused the coalition of trying to water down the Bill and is encouraging as many people as possible to join in the march: