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  • In multiethnic states, This house prefers the use of devolved governments as opposed to centralised governments

    Infoslide

    Devolution is the transfer of power from a central government to subnational (e.g., state, regional, or local) authorities. The devolved territories have the power to make legislation relevant to the area thus granting them a higher level of autonomy; this includes areas such as healthcare, law enforcement, education, etc.

    Gadjah Mada Eloquentia Pre-NSDC 2025 · Novice Semifinals · 2025-07-14

  • This House supports the switch to Central Bank Digital Currencies by governments that have the capability to do so

    Infoslide

    Central Bank Digital Currencies are a digital form of fiat currency issued by central banks. Unlike normal fiat currency that is sometimes transacted digitally, CBDCs are tokenized forms of fiat currency and exist on the blockchain. Many countries are currently experimenting with the use of CBDCs, though its adoption remains most likely by developed economies in the near future.

    Kalimantan Open Debate 2024 · Grandfinal · 2025-07-13

  • This house supports politicians in developing democracies saying that they will accept the results of elections before elections take place

    Infoslide

    Historically it has been a norm for US Presidential candidates, and other candidates for political office in democracies, to say that they will accept the results of the election when asked before the election has taken place.

    Hart House Summer Open 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-07-12

  • This house believes that it is in the interest of gaming companies (e.g.: SONY, Nintendo...) to aggressively crack down (e.g.: sue individual fans, force websites to take it down...) on the creation and consumption of ROM hacks

    Infoslide

    ROM hacking is the process of modifying a video game to alter the game's graphics, dialogue, levels, gameplay, and/or other elements. In series like Pokémon, ROM hacks exist as fan-made games that elevate the enjoyability of existing gaming experiences. Creating ROM hacks often violate many IP laws.

    Hart House Summer Open 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-07-12

  • This house, as Gadd, W accept the offer to make Netflix's "Baby Reindeer"

    Infoslide

    The year is 2020. Richard Gadd is a moderately successful British comedian known in the live performance circuit. He has written and performed a one-man stage monoluge titled "Baby Reindeer", a raw and emotionally intense account of his life between 2015–2017, intended as one-time preformance for the Edinbrugh fringe festival. The show covers Gadd's experiences of being groomed and sexually abused by a well-known T.V. producer, and his prolonged stalking by a woman he met while working as a bartender. Upon watching the show, a Netflix producer approaches Gadd, offering him the opportunity to adapt Baby Reindeer into a Netflix drama miniseries. The show would depict the events described in Gadd's monologue, have him star and write substantial portions of it, and would require a full- time contract with Netflix, preventing him from doing comedy during the show's production.

    Warwick Pre-EUDC 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-07-12

  • In a multi-ethnic country, this Council prefers the use of devolved governance over centralized governance.

    Infoslide

    Devolution is the transfer of power from the central government to subnational authorities (for example, state, regional, or local governments). Areas that receive devolution have the authority to make regulations relevant to their regions, thus being given a higher level of autonomy; including in fields such as healthcare services, law enforcement, education, and others.

    Gadjah Mada Eloquentia Pra-LDBI 2025 · Pemula Semifinals · 2025-07-11

  • In a multi-ethnic country, this Council prefers the use of devolved governance over centralized governance.

    Infoslide

    Devolution is the transfer of power from the central government to subnational authorities (such as state, regional, or local governments). Areas that receive devolution have the authority to make regulations relevant to their region, thus being granted a higher level of autonomy; including in areas such as healthcare, law enforcement, education, and others.

    Gadjah Mada Eloquentia Pra-LDBI 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-07-11

  • The council is of the opinion that exclusive art spaces bring more harm than good.

    Infoslide

    Exclusive art spaces refer to exhibitions or installations that limit access to certain groups, usually based on identity. The Ladies' Lounge at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Tasmania, Australia, is an example of an exclusive art space that recently prohibited cisgender men from entering the exhibit. The museum subsequently faced a discrimination lawsuit, which led to the closure of the lounge.

    Gadjah Mada Eloquentia Pra-LDBI 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-07-11

  • The council will prohibit political actors from using the services of communication consultants.

    Infoslide

    A communications consultant is a private commercial organization that has expertise and resources in shaping public opinion, including encouraging people to believe in purchasing certain products.

    Lomba Debat Bahasa Indonesia 2024 · Octofinals · 2025-07-10

  • This council regrets the establishment and implementation of Aceh Qanun No. 11 of 2018 regarding Islamic Financial Institutions in Aceh.

    Infoslide

    Aceh Qanun No. 11 of 2018 concerning Islamic Financial Institutions regulates the activities of financial institutions to realize a just and prosperous economy for the Acehnese community based on Islamic Sharia. This Qanun is a follow-up to Aceh Qanun No. 8 of 2014, which requires financial institutions in Aceh to operate according to Sharia principles. Effective from January 4, 2019, financial institutions in Aceh must comply within 3 years.This Qanun applies to various parties, including Muslims living in Aceh or conducting transactions in the Aceh region, as well as legal entities conducting financial transactions in Aceh. In addition, non-Muslims, business entities, and/or legal entities conducting financial transactions with the Aceh Government and District/City Governments are also covered under this Qanun. The implementation of this Qanun has led financial institutions in Aceh to cease their operations or convert their transactions to the Sharia system.

    FIPA 2024 · Grand Final · 2025-07-09

  • The council supports the unilateral cancellation made by the catering vendor.

    Infoslide

    The Aceh Regional National Sports Week (PON) Organizing Committee (PB PON) experienced the unilateral cancellation of 3,000 catering packages by a vendor, which caused harm and tarnished the reputation of PB PON. This was due to the fact that the incentive assistance for catering production activities had not yet been disbursed by PB PON, even though the activities had been ongoing for five days. Meanwhile, production had to continue, forcing the catering vendor to independently finance production to ensure its continuation.

    FIPA 2024 · Round 2 · 2025-07-09

  • This house regrets the notion of peaceful protest

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    Peaceful protest is an umbrella term for some of the tactics used to achieve social change. These include non-violent direct action, protest marches, creative performance, symbolic action and some forms of civil disobedience and civil resistance

    Curtin Interschool Debate Competition 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-07-07

  • This house, as Petros, supports a joint-council to discuss Oil & Gas rights between oil-making states of Malaysia with Oil & Gas companies (Petronas, Shell, Petros, etc.)

    Infoslide

    In Malaysia, oil and gas rights are mainly controlled by the federal government through Petronas, which holds exclusive ownership under the Petroleum Development Act 1974. Oil-producing states like Sarawak and Sabah have challenged this arrangement, citing the Malaysia Agreement 1963 which they argue grants them more control over their natural resources. In response, Sarawak established its own state oil company, Petros, leading to ongoing tensions over revenue sharing, licensing, and jurisdiction. A joint-council would be a formal platform where oil-producing states and major oil companies (such as Petronas, Shell, and Petros) can negotiate rights, resolve disputes, and collaboratively manage resources to ensure fairer outcomes and better cooperation between federal and state interests.

    Curtin Interschool Debate Competition 2025 · Finals-Senior · 2025-07-07

  • This house supports equity equivalent programmes

    Infoslide

    "Info slide: Equity Equivalent (EE) programmes are a mechanism for multinational companies to comply with Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) ownership requirements without transferring direct ownership of their local subsidiaries. These programmes involve investments in socio-economic development initiatives, such as skills development, enterprise development, and infrastructure projects, approved by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition

    North-West Pre-SAUDC · Grand Final · 2025-07-06