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Forthcoming Event

Object House of Commons Public Debate on Lap Dancing

See updated information about this event by clicking on the following link: Launch of Stripping The Illusion: The Re-Licence Lapdancing Campaign

  • Lap Dancing is currently licensed like a Library or Karaoke bar
  • The 2003 Licensing Act made it easier for clubs to gain licenses and harder for councils to oppose them

OBJECT is hosting a public debate in Parliament on lap dancing, its inadequate licensing and the realities of the industry and its normalisation

  • Get Involved in activism on the day
  • Join us at the debate

Get Involved
* Weds 3rd April 7-9 pm
* Help plan activism around the debate

To Get Involved
* RSVP: ido@object.org.uk
* Join our Yahoo Group: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/ObjectActivist

Where We Meet
* Amnesty International UK, The Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA
* Map and directions

Join the Debate
* 11-12am & 12-1pm Tues April 22nd
* There will be two sittings of this important debate open to the public.

Speakers include:
* Julie Bindel - Researcher and Journalist
* Gill Mitchell - Brighton and Hove Councillor
* Kat Banyard - Fawcett Society
* Lynda Waltho MP
* Baroness Gould

Where
* Committee Room 17, House of Commons

Bookings
* To book a place at either sitting please RSVP to sandrine@object.org.uk
* Please note, please arrive at least 20 minutes early to clear security

Media
* Lap Dancing in the Guardian
* Object's lobbyist, Sandrine Leveque, talks alongside a former lap dancer about the realities of the industry and why licensing change is urgently required

Donations & Membership
* Your donations and/or membership (£12) go directly towards funding activism around this campaign.
* Contact us now if you would like to support us!


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