
THE SAN DIEGO BIOTECHNICAL CONVENTION
Legal Tools for Maintaining the Peace
Robert C. Phillips
Deputy District Attorney
May, 2021
Introduction:
Between June 24 and 27, 2001, the City of San Diego will be hosting a convention of delegates and dignitaries from around the world, here to discuss the “New Biotechnology; the use of the cellular and molecular processes to solve problems and make products.” Some 15,000 people are expected to attend, including the heads-of-state from numerous countries, many governors, and possibly even representatives from the White House.
However, the convention is also expected to attract protestors from around the world ....