Should the European Union commit itself to including Turkey in the future, offering it a starting date for accession negotiations? All the Yes points: There is no obvious and widely accepted geographical definition of Europe. Turkey’s citizens may be Muslims, but the country is as firmly secular. Turkey has a better history of democratic elections … Read more
Should arranged marriages be outlawed? All the Yes points: Arranging marriages is an insult to the very nature of marriage, which should be about creating a lo… To allow arranged marriages leads to unacceptable pressure on those involved. They are often reliant… Arranged marriage is bad both for the individual women concerned and for women … Read more
Are security measures justified to the extent that civil liberties can be sacrificed? All the Yes points: There is a large threat to our security. The current level of international tensions is likely to i… Negative cases of security abuse are few. In any wide-scale attempt to fight terrorism there are bo… The USA is … Read more
Should drivers be prohibited from using mobile ‘phones? All the Yes points: Using a mobile phone while driving is very dangerous. Physically holding a handset removes one hand… Research shows very little difference between using a handheld and a hands-free mobile phone, in ter… Existing laws are inadequate; driving without due care and attention is … Read more
Should the World Bank be deemed a success or a failure? All the Yes points: The public infrastructure projects funded by the IBRD have consistently been recognized as unmitigat… The World Bank investment policy consolidates the position of the corrupt, inefficient and antidemoc… The loan strategy of the IBRD is inherently risky. Donor countries are … Read more
Should formal prayer in schools be prohibited? All the Yes points: A pupil is unable to give or withhold their consent to participating in school prayer. This is becau… The provision of school prayer fundamentally undermines the proper role of the parents or guardians … The prohibition of school prayer is wholly compatible with the … Read more
