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  • In cases of graft and corruption, THP the standard of proof to be "Proof to the Satisfaction of the Court" instead of "Beyond Reasonable Doubt"

    Infoslide

    In Philippine graft and plunder cases, the standard of proof is beyond reasonable doubt, meaning the court must be firmly convinced of the accused’s guilt. An alternative standard, used in some jurisdictions, is proof to the satisfaction of the court, where the court evaluates whether the evidence sufficiently establishes wrongdoing, allowing more judicial discretion.

    Kontra-Korap Cup · Quarterfinals · 2025-10-01

  • Assuming the Dreamscape exists, This House Would permit the selling of experiences

    Infoslide

    The Dreamscape is an innovative new technology that allows the transfer of experiences from one person to another. For the purposes of this debate, experiences include both the visual and emotional aspects of the memory.

    Dulwich Schools 2025 · Silver Final · 2025-09-28

  • In western liberal democracies, This House Opposes governments prosecuting individuals for online hate speech

    Infoslide

    For the purposes of this debate, 'hate speech' is a public statement by which a person, or a group of people, is severely threatened, insulted, or degraded based on characteristics such as their skin colour, national or ethnic origin, religious belief, or political views. Some western liberal democracies (such as the UK, Ireland, Canada, Germany, and Denmark) have laws that make 'hate speech' a criminal offence. People whom the authorities believe have committed hate speech can be prosecuted for their actions (i.e., can be convicted of having committed a crime, and punished).

    Dulwich Schools 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-09-28

  • Assuming feasibility, This house would ban trait-selective abortion.

    Infoslide

    Trait-selective abortion is the practice of terminating a pregnancy based on specific characteristics or traits of the fetus, such as sex or race, genetic conditions, or non-life threatening physical disabilities.

    UCLA IV 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-09-27

  • This house would allow parents to give the Politeness Pill to their children under the age of 18 regardless of the children's consent

    Infoslide

    The Politeness Pill when taken temporarily permits only socially acceptable behaviour such as obedience, attendance at school, good manners, following the law, refraining from drugs and alcohol, etc.

    McGill Central Canadian Novice Championship 2025 · NHSE Finals · 2025-09-27

  • This house supports the Mirziyoyev reforms in Uzbekistan

    Infoslide

    The “Mirziyoyev Reforms” refer to the economic and political reforms undertaken by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan since starting his term in 2014. These have included economic liberalization and the reduction of the power of state owned enterprises, constitutional amendments aimed at consolidating federal power and reducing the strength of autonomous regions, and increasing cross-border trade with nearby Central Asian nations.

    UCLA IV 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-09-27

  • This house prefers a world with strong norms based around Traditional JWT to one with strong norms based on Revisionist JWT

    Infoslide

    “Just War Theory” (JWT) is a branch of philosophy that attempts to describe what actions in war are just under particular circumstances. ‘Traditional’ just war theory maintains a strict separation between the justice of going to war (jus ad bellum) and conduct in war (jus in bello), and treats all combatants as morally equal regardless of their cause. "Revisionist" just war theory focuses on individual moral responsibility, arguing that only those fighting for a just cause can be morally justified.

    UCLA IV 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-09-27

  • This house supports the privatization of outer space in the US

    Infoslide

    Recently, the Trump administration has signed several executive orders intended to significantly increase the role of private firms (eg. SpaceX, BlueOrigin) in outer space, including streamlining launch permit approval processes, diverting NASA funding towards supporting private space infrastructure, and reducing regulations on private space companies.

    UCLA IV 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-09-27

  • This house prefers a society where all assets and wealth are subject to public redistribution.

    Infoslide

    Public redistribution means that when an individual dies, all their assets and wealth are transferred to the state which then allocates them into public goods (healthcare, education, infrastructure etc.) or via equal per-capita redistribution to all citizens. No private inheritance of wealth, property, or assets is permitted, though individuals may consume or spend their wealth freely while alive.

    Vanguard Open 2025 · Novice Partial Finals · 2025-09-26

  • This house regrets the reliance on international peacekeepers in post-conflict zones

    Infoslide

    Peacekeepers are personnel deployed under international authority, most commonly through the United Nations, regional organizations, or multinational coalitions, to help maintain peace and security in areas of conflict or post-conflict. Their roles typically include monitoring ceasefires, separating combatants, protecting civilians, facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid, supporting the disarmament and reintegration of armed groups, and assisting with the rebuilding of political and legal institutions. Peacekeeping forces can consist of military troops, police units, and civilian staff, and they usually operate with the consent of the host state and the parties to the conflict. Their mandate and rules of engagement are set by the authorizing body, often emphasizing impartiality and the limited use of force except in self-defense or to protect civilians.

    Shanghai WSDC Open 2025 · U16 Semi Finals · 2025-09-12