Protest applicationprocedure piles out

People wanting to protest during the Beijing Games must seek police permission five days ahead of their actions, according to a statement posted on the official BOCOG website over the weekend.

Authorities have announced three parks in Beijing to be designated protest venues during the Games. The statement, made by Olympic security chief Liu Shaowu, also issued detailed procedures to be followed for those who want to hold protests.

Protest organizers are required to personally submit an application and their ID information to relevant public police authorities five days prior to the events, the statement said.