97_30 interference 30. On 10 May 1999 the Mayor of Tarnów (Prezydent Miasta Tarnowa) gave a decision in which he prohibited the demonstration. The Mayor took into consideration a written complaint (protest) submitted by 48 adult inhabitants of the apartment block in question, who protested against the planned demonstration alleging that it would disturb their peace and violate their rights. The Tarnów Mayor concluded that the demonstration should be prohibited for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.