Anti-abortion campaigners dispute Zurich rally route

The organisers of the anti-abortion 'March for Life' have challenged Zurich’s decision to hold the rally in the suburb of Oerlikon instead of the city centre. The rally intends to appeal the city’s decision in the courts. Zurich had once again allocated the market square in Oerlikon as the venue for the march on September 19 due to security concerns. The organisers see this as a restriction on their freedom of expression and assembly. A demonstration requires public visibility, which is lacking…