Occupy Exeter Protest
11th November 2011
As you know, the Human Rights Act protects freedom of expression and freedom of assembly – these form the basis for your right to gather with others and protest.
While we would rather you did not occupy our land and we do not give you permission to do so, nevertheless, we acknowledge your right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly. While you are on Cathedral property there are some things of which you should be aware:
- The Cathedral and its precincts are religious and sacred spaces and the majority of the Cathedral Green is a burial ground and therefore should be respected accordingly.
- We have a school on site with a large number of pupils moving to and from the Cathedral on a daily basis – we would therefore ask that you apply the standards of common decency throughout your time here.
- For Health and Safety reasons there must be access to the Cathedral at all times for emergency vehicles.
Local by-laws prohibit the consumption of alcohol on the Green.
- Please keep to the grassed areas so that the pavements are free for access as we are expecting large numbers of people in the next week. The area between the Cathedral and up to the War Memorial is a designated safety area for evacuation purposes and must be kept clear.
You should also know that during this week of Remembrance, there are some very large and sensitive services taking place at the Cathedral. Please respect these times for the sake of the families of the bereaved and comply with any requests from our team of Virgers.
Individual protestors are welcome to join us for worship.
Carl Turner
Acting Dean
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