During the one-and-a-half hour debate, a panel of experts discussed this critical issue. They tackled topics like: Whose problem is it? What are the demographics? What are the options? What are the practical problems? What ethical issues might be involved? Should anything be done at all?

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Experts opened with a short statement of their position, followed by a comprehensive and lively panel discussion managed by the chair. A ticketed public audience of more than 150 people was given the opportunity to put questions to the panel.

The debate ran from 6.30 - 8.00 pm and was followed by a drinks reception at the GENE MEME art installation in the Crypt Gallery.

The debate was sponsored by Deus Belgian beer

For each painting sold, Street Child Africa offered a vulnerable child in Ghana a year’s apprenticeship including accommodation, food, medical care and support, to help lift them out of poverty.

Speakers

Aubrey Manning OBE