Introduction to British Parliamentary Debating

Teams

4 teams:
Opening Government (Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister)
Opening Opposition (Leader of Opposition, Deputy Leader of Opposition)
Closing Government (Government Member, Government Whip)
Closing Opposition (Opposition Member and Opposition Whip)
 
 Format of BP Debate

Only 1 motion is announced for each round.
All teams have 15 minutes to casebuild started right after the Motion Launch
The government must propose the motion.
The opposition must negate the motion and present an alternative (ie. the status quo or counter model).
Each speaker has 7 minutes to speak.
Points of Information (POI) are allowed between the 1st and 6th minute
 
Roles - Opening Government
The OG has to set up the debate – ie. present the context/problem, define the motion, set a parameter, propose a model (if necessary). 
The PM and DPM should present different arguments – ie. through a split.
 
The PM and DPM should present logically consistent arguments.
 
The OG should present the majority of the government’s case.  









Don’t ever use substantive related to law or any religious matter.
  Example: KUHP or Kitab ____ ayat ___
  This is called truism – already true
Don’t ever be repetitive. Emphasize and give new analysis is allowed.
Don’t only question! Give response is sure better act.
If status quo is really in danger state, don’t be quiet! Give your new model!
 
Use your time wisely and maximally. The more time you spend, it indicates that how willing you to win and show how your method is good.
Be creative and out of the box – not too far from the box!
In defining, you can use 3 steps:
Literal, contextual (portray), and example.
Be friendly! For every your opponent, they are still your friend set by committee nature to against you.
 

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