A woman was fined £300 for briefly exposing her nipple at a Belfast parade, deemed indecent by the court despite claims of political expression.

A 32-year-old woman from County Tyrone was fined £300 in October 2025 for exposing her nipple during a Belfast Orange Order parade, with the judge ruling the act indecent despite dismissing claims of religious hostility. Clodagh Byrne, who wore a bowler hat and Orange Order sash, was recorded briefly flashing her breast while marching, an act captured on video she later shared online. Prosecutors argued the behavior was indecent and potentially harmful due to children present, while her defense maintained it was political expression. The court found no evidence of obstruction or distress, and the judge rejected arguments that male public urination should be treated similarly, noting the context and intent of the act. Byrne also pleaded guilty to sending an indecent message and trespassing at a school, where she posted offensive remarks. The case highlighted ongoing debates over public conduct, gendered double standards, and the limits of free expression during politically charged events.