Controversial WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not be coming to Brighton in person to take part in a discussion on Freedom of Information.
Organisers of the Brighton Festival had hoped the internet activist would be able to visit the city for Saturday's debate, despite facing extradition.
However he will make an appearance via a live video link instead.
Brighton Dome and Festival chief executive Andrew Comben said: “This Brighton Festival debate was planned before his case was heard and bail conditions imposed, but he remains committed to participating in this discussion and we’re grateful to him for doing so.”
Mr Assange, will be joined at the event, titled Article 19, by panellists Mark Stephens, Sue Stapely and Martin Moore for an in-depth analysis of free speech.
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