YOU CAN FLY THE BRITISH OR ENGLISH FLAG – IT'S LEGAL! Fact 1: It's Your Right Under the Flags Regulation 2012 and the Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021, individuals and businesses may display flags—including the Union Flag—on their property without permission or fees. Fact 2: Multiple Flags Allowed You're free to fly the Union Flag at the same time as other flags e.g. national, regional, charity), as long as no laws of nuisance, safety or planning are violated. Fact 3: Display Guidelines There are no restrictions on when or how long you can fly the flag subject to: • Planning permission only if the flagpole or flag is considered an "advertisement structure". • No obstruction to public safety, such as blocking visibility on roads Fact 4: Respect Counts There is no law forcing you to fly or prohibit you from flying the flag, just guidelines for respectful display. Finally You have every right to fly the Union Flag—on your home, in your garden, at work—anytime you choose, freely, legally, and proudly.