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Should Cyprus have Single Sovereignty and Citizenship?

The Republic of Cyprus (ROC) was created in 1960 but soon the problematic relationship between the Greek majority and Turkish minority Cypriots came to the surface as the country entered a state of internal turmoil, in consequence of which UN Peace Keepers were forced to enter in 1964, and have s...more...

Should Outsourcing Be Banned?

Recently Obama has said that he will stop outsourcing from asian countries so will it effect the global economies or employment generation in US?more...

Should the world go Vegan?

Can an ever increasing human population support the agricultural status quo and continue to dedicate massive resources toward the support of farm animals without significantly destroying what is left of the world’s wildlands? Also are the ethical arguments concerning global food distribution and ...more...

Should flashing billboards be put up in St.Mark's Square, Venice?

The city council of Venice are considering putting billboards up in Piazza San Marco, otherwise known as St Mark’s square, in order to raise funds for the square’s restoration. The move is controversial due to the squares historic buildings such as the Basilica and the Campanile, are bill boards ...more...

Should India be allowed to import atomic energy technology without signing the Non-Proliferation ...

Nuclear Suppliers Group meets to give India atomic energy waiver on Thursday. Should India be allowed to import atomic energy technology without signing the Non-Proliferation Treaty? more...

Is the economic downturn in the UK going to be as bad as suggested?

The news headlines seem to herald an impending economic disaster; around the UK people are bracing themselves for the pain of the 'credit crunch'. But will it really be as bad as the doom-mongers are suggesting? Or can Britain weather the storm of economic recession? more...

Is Sarah Palin a good choice for VP?

McCain has certainly made a controversial choice of running mate and many have questioned his motives in selecting the Governor of Alaska, whom he has reportedly only met on one previous occasion. From her daughter's teenage pregnancy to her views on creationism Palin has come under intense media...more...

Should the murals in Belfast be replaced with more peaceful images?

Belfast is home to some of the most famous political murals in the world, with most depicting some aspect of the conflict between the loyalist and republican factions in Northern Ireland. Almost 2000 murals have been documented in Northern Ireland since the 1970s, and not all are explicitly polit...more...

Should carers get paid for their efforts?

An estimated 6 million people in the UK act as carers for a friend or relative, saving the taxpayer a staggering £87bn a year. Yet their weekly allowance is a mere £50-55 of income replacement. With the numbers of elderly people rising, the role of the carer is becoming increasingly important; a ...more...

Should the ban on the playground game 'British Bulldog' be overturned in an attempt to combat chi...

British Bulldog is a traditional playground game a bit like tag; players have to run from one side of the playing field to the other without being caught by one of the designated 'bulldogs'. It can get quite violent, which has led to it being banned by many schools. But is this cotton wool approa...more...

This year's Summer Olympics should be used as a platform to highlight human rights issues in China.

From the very first moment that China was awarded the right to host the 2008 Olympic Games there has been a certain degree of opposition to that decision. As we get ever closer to the Games we see more and more visual protests towards China and ever more increasing outcry from people opposing Chi...more...

Macs are better than PCs

They're shiny, expensive and have something of a cult following, but are they actually any better than PCs?more...

The minimum driving age should be raised to 18

Young drivers cause many fatal accidents; raising the minimum age at which people can drive will reduce this and be a benefit to society.more...

Basic income tax should be abolished

It is time to scrap the entire system of income tax and more to a sales taxed system, the more you buy the more tax you pay.more...

The death penalty should be reinstated in the UK

In 1965 the death penalty was abolished as a punishment for murder. Although it was never used since, in 1998 it was completely abolished across all crimes in the UK. Does Britain need the reintroduction of capital punishment and would it be a good thing?more...

Britain should adopt Sharia law.

The Archbishop of Canterbury came in for huge criticism for suggesting Britain should adopt certain aspects of Sharia law, but what would it actually mean and could it be a good thing?more...

Girls are better than Boys

This is a topic which has challenged all the great philosophers, scientists, doctors, and great thinkers alike. Girls are better than boys.more...

Voting should be compulsory in the UK

With declining participation in elections, is it time to introduce compulsory voting in the UK to boost numbers in democracy's most fundamental aspect?more...

Debatewise users can't use the website properly

Are users using this site to its full potential - people are writing in the 'for' column, when their argument is against the motion. Is this a design flaw or a flaw in the brains of the website's demographic?more...

Adult incest should be legalised

Though still a highly taboo subject throughout many cultures, it is unfair and narrow minded to discriminate against, and prohibit, consenting adults from practising incest, just as it is unfair and narrow minded to discriminate against or prohibit those who practise homosexual relationships.more...

The Tabloid Press is Reactionary

Tabloids - such as the UK based Daily Mail, the Sun and the Daily Star - are false in holding themselves as the champion of 'the people'. Their short-lived campaigns for immediate change to government policy do not assist a deliberative process of government. They are reactionary, blinding their...more...

Britain should adopt Sharia law.

The Archbishop of Canterbury came in for huge criticism for suggesting Britain should adopt certain aspects of Sharia law, but what would it actually mean and could it be a good thing?more...

Rupert Murdoch should be held to account.

In a supposedly democratic society, how is it fair that certain men (for predominatly they are male) have suchinfluence over Governments, an influence that any ordinary citizen could never dream of exercising.more...

God is love

"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." - 1 John 4:8 (NIV)more...

Phone tapping should be used as evidence in court

The government has said that in certain circumstances, phone tapping should be used as evidence in court, especially for fraud or terrorist cases. Is this beneficial? Would it increase our ability to accurately prosecute criminals, or would it undermine our already questionable rights?more...

Should churches be floodlit?

Over the last few years the Church of England and many Church Trust organisations have spent large amounts of money on floodlights so churches are lit at night. Now, due to environmental concerns about light pollution and the electricity floodlights use, the Church of England has recommended that...more...

ANZAC day is the most important national Australian commemoration

The 25 April is enshrined in the Australian national character as a day not only for remembering Australia's war dead, but also for celebrating all that is uniquely and proudly Australian. It provides a cultural and sentimental national rallying point where other commemorations such as Australia ...more...

Hillary Clinton would make a better president for America

The Democrats in America face a historic decision in August: do they vote for Hillary, who may go on to become American's first woman President, or Obama, who has a chance to become America's first black president? Hillary would make the stronger candidate because of her experience, her maturity,...more...

There is a good case for stating that there is a God

There isn't a day that goes by where we don't hear about tragedies around the world. Does this mean that a benevolent god is out of the question? This is the only debate that matters.more...

The voting age should be lowered to 16 --- Sponsored by the Electoral Reform Society

By lowering the voting age we are more able to engage young people with politics and with the democratic process. This has major long term benefits for political engagement.more...
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