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  • This house supports the creation of an independent police force dedicated to the extraction of individuals indicted by the International Criminal Court

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    The International Criminal Court is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal that investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community such as genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. It currently relies on national governments to arrest and surrender criminals it is seeking to prosecute.

    NTU DC 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-03-22

  • This house regrets the practice of political conditionality in developmental aid

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    Political conditionality in foreign aid refers to donors attaching political reforms as a prerequisite for receiving assistance, for example political reforms, affecting recipient countries' governing systems, requiring democracy, human rights and 'good governance'. This is distinct from economic conditionality

    NTU DC 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-03-22

  • This house, as British Columbia in 1871, W join Canada over the US

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    Infoslide: It is 1871: BC has not yet joined the 4-year old nation of Canada and many other provinces were still British colonies. Britain is becoming more reluctant to govern BC. San Francisco and the American Pacific states provide BC with a lot of supplies. These states have a cross-country railroad and are geographically closer to BC than the rest of Canada, but they may very well annex BC soon. Canada has promised to take on all of the economically struggling BC's debt and complete the Canadian Pacific Railway within 10 years, which would connect BC to the rest of Canada should BC join.

    Young Politicians of Canada 2025 · Silver Finals · 2025-03-22

  • This house would establish an independent underwater civilization

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    In the future, scientists have achieved breakthroughs in how marine creatures think and function, allowing them to modify marines creatures so that they are granted human lifespans improve their cognitive function, and communicate better with one another. They have also found a way to provide them with the technology to match humanity.

    BDU Rookies BP · Round 4 · 2025-03-22

  • This house believes that it is in the interests of Venezuela to accept the Venezuelian refugees in exchange for eradicating the Sanctions placed by the USA

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    Venezuela faces a deep crisis of political turmoil, economic collapse, and humanitarian suffering under President Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian rule. Hyperinflation, shortages, and declining public services have driven mass protests, international condemnation, and a refugee exodus. U.S. sanctions targeting the regime's human rights abuses and corruption aim to restore democracy but have worsened the economic crisis, impacting ordinary citizens Amid this, the USA administration plans to deport Venezuelan refugees who entered the U.S. illegally, reversing a previous policy that halted deportations due to severed diplomatic ties with Caracas. While citing a repatriation agreement with Maduro's regime, details remain unclear, raising concerns about the safety of deported individuals. This shift highlights significant humanitarian and regional challenges

    Ashoka University Parliamentary Debate 2025 · Open Semifinals · 2025-03-21

  • This house prefers a world where Pangea existed until the modern day

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    Pangea was the singular supercontinent that stretched from the North Pole to the South Pole, covering all of the Earth's landmasses. In the northern part, it included what would later become North America, Europe, and Asia, while the southern portion contained South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, and India. 175 million years ago, Pangea broke up, causing geographical isolation, which led to the divergence of species, including early humans. Isolated populations adapted to local climates, resulting in distinct physical traits, such as skin color and lactose tolerance. This separation also spurred independent technological and cultural innovations, as societies developed unique solutions to local challenges.

    Vitark 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-03-21

  • This house would prohibit hedge funds from purchasing sovereign debt issued by countries nearing insolvency.

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    Hedge funds often invest in various debt instruments, such as government bonds, corporate bonds, and distressed debt. They aim to profit by analyzing credit risk, interest rates, and economic conditions. These funds may use strategies like leveraging or buying debt at a discount to maximize returns, often involving high risk.

    Ashoka University Parliamentary Debate 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-03-21

  • This house AS CAF would place a 10-year ban on Libya.

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    In the AFCON qualifying rounds, Nigeria was meant to play against Libya, however the super eagles team flew into Libya where they were kept an airport, with no food, water or WiFi with the Government not granting them permit to fly to their final destination, or even enter the part of the country they were in to get a hotel. Nigeria ended up pulling out of the game.

    Summer Wars 3.0: The Battle of Supremacy · Semifinals · 2025-03-20

  • This house prefers World A over World B for post-conflict justice dispensation

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    World A: Nuremberg Trials The Nuremberg Trials (1945–1946) were military tribunals held after World War II to prosecute Nazi leaders for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. These trials established precedents for international law, emphasizing individual accountability for atrocities. Key figures, including Hermann Göring, were convicted, with several sentenced to death or life imprisonment. World B: Gacaca Courts Following the 1994 Rwandan genocide, the traditional Gacaca courts were adapted to address the vast number of genocide-related crimes. These community-based courts aimed to expedite justice, uncover the truth, and promote reconciliation. Over a decade, they tried over a million cases, involving local communities in the justice process.

    CBS PD 2025 · Open Semi Finals · 2025-03-15