Another Paris demonstration is scheduled to coincide with today's debate.

A report by the US-based Human Rights Watch alleging lapses by investigators has been released to coincide with today's EU-Russia summit in Moscow.

These will all coincide with today's decision on whether the ballot will be open or held in secret, as well as the actual vote tomorrow.

The 64-year-old professor's warning coincides with today's G8 summit on dementia in London.