Stop the Database State

Several parts of the Manchester Convention consist of live screenings and interactive debates with the main convention in London; you can find more information on the key note addresses and plenaries on their site.

The programme may change at short notice; watch this space for updates. Room MR1 will contain stalls for each of the organisations involved where you can read more about the campaigns and how you can get involved.

9:45am: Opening Key Note Address, MR1

Live webcast from London. Shami Chakrabati opens the Convention on Modern Liberty.

10:00am: First Plenary: What is the Crisis?, MR1

Live webcast from London, with live question feedback from Manchester. Chair: Georgina Henry. Speakers: Nick Clegg MP, Dominic Grieve QC MP, Helena Kennedy QC, David Lammy MP, Ken Macdonald QC.

11:45am - 1:00pm: Morning Discussion Sessions

• MR1: Genewatch UK: Reclaim Your DNA
• MR2: Manchester NO2ID: The Database State
• MR3: Students for a Sensible Drug Policy: Personal Freedoms and State Controls

1:00pm - 2:00pm: Lightning Talks, MR1

Got something to say about civil liberties we're not already talking about? Sign up for a ten-minute micro-session on a civil liberties related topic - contact us with a synopsis or sign up on the day and we'll do our best to give you a slot.

2:00pm - 3:15pm: Afternoon Discussion Sessions

• MR1: Unlock Democracy: How do we stop rights and freedoms being a political football?
• MR2: Consenting Adult Action Network: Sexual Freedom and The Slippery Slope
• MR3: Student Amnesty (tbc)

3:45pm: Second Key Note Address, MR1

Live webcast from London, with author Phillip Pullman.

4:00pm - 5:00pm: Second Plenary: Freedom and Democracy after the Market Meltdown, MR1

Live webcast from London, with live question feedback from Manchester. Chair: Anthony Barnett. Speakers: Cory Doctorow, Chris Huhne MP, Will Hutton, Caroline Lucas MEP, Chuka Umunna

5:00pm - 5:15pm: Third Key Note Address, MR1

Live webcast from London, with David Davis MP.

5:15pm - 5:30pm: Summary of Discussions, MR1

Dave Page of Manchester NO2ID will summarise the outcomes of the discussion sessions and the practical steps which people can take to protect their civil liberties.