Protest outside George Pell’s funeral to go ahead after police back away from attempted ban

Community Action for Rainbow Rights reach an agreement with NSW police outside of court to march along modified route

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NSW police have backed away from an attempt to ban an LGBTQ+ campaign group from marching on the street outside George Pell's funeral, ahead of the cardinal's service at St Mary's Cathedral on Thursday.

Instead, an agreement has been reached outside of court for the protest to go ahead on a modified route.

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