00:01LGBTQ plus residents have joined a High Court challenge to the City Council's injunction
00:06against unauthorised flags on public street furniture. The group says the order is too broad
00:12and could criminalise peaceful displays including pride flags, describing the approach as draconian.
00:18Birmingham City Council says the actions aimed at public safety, highway management and harassment
00:23linked to flagging and would apply to all unauthorised attachments regardless of the
00:29flag being displayed. The Council is seeking restrictions against members of Raise the
00:33Colours and other groups. The interim hearing was adjourned on September 30th and the hearing
00:40is due to resume on the 2nd of November.
