A day of discussion, skill sharing and hands-on workshops with an emphasis on affinity group actions. The morning will focus on the basics of affinity group actions; the how, why, what, where and when. Find out how to form a small group and work together to take effective action. The afternoon will be an opportunity to explore specific tactics and how to get away with them. Come and share skills with others: learn to hit them where it hurts!

There may be police photographers outside the venue: please do not be intimidated. You might choose to wear a scarf in this warm weather.

Proposed timetable:

10.30am - 10.55am - Introductions

11am - 1.30pm - Morning sessions
11am - 12.35pm - How affinity groups work and how to form them, Group decision making, Outline of some types of actions, Intro to some campaigns that have used affinity groups actions.
12.40pm - 1.25pm - What happens if you get arrested + Intro to security issues

1.30pm - 2.25pm - Lunch and networking time

2.30pm - 5pm - Afternoon sessions
2.30pm - 3.15pm - Mass actions and dearrest + English law
3.20pm - 4.05pm - Covert and smart actions + Accountable and unaccountable blockading techniques
4.10pm - 4.55pm - Security and surveillance + Scottish law

DISARM DSEi hopes to put on further events like this between now and DSEi in September. Get in touch for more information.