ABOUT THE BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE
British Parliamentary debate, or BP, is the most popular style of intercollegiate debating in the world. British Parliamentary style is a major form of academic debate that originated in Liverpool in the mid-1800s. It is the style used at the annual World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC).
British Parliamentary Style Debate is one of the more popular forms, based on debates in the British Parliament. It was first adopted by UK universities but is now popular in debating competitions around the world.
ABOUT LEGAL VIDHIYA
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Building on the successful track record of conducting two National Article Writing Competitions and numerous engaging quiz competitions, the ‘Legal Vidhiya’ is thrilled to announce his upcoming event: the prestigious British Parliamentary Debate Competition. This new endeavor promises to be an exciting opportunity for law students to showcase their eloquence, critical thinking, and advocacy skills on a grand stage.
Competition Rules
British Parliamentary debates consist of four teams, containing two speakers each, which are divided into two sides that speak for and against the motion.
Due to the style’s origins in British parliamentary procedure, the two sides are called the Government and the Opposition.
Similarly, sides are known as benches, consisting of two teams – an opening team and a closing team.
The teams compete against all three other teams in the round, including against its own opening or closing team, which it is not expected to help.
DATES & TIMINGS
Date – 26th – 27th August, 2023
Time – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Venue:- Google Meet (Virtual)
PRIZES, CERTIFICATES & INTERNSHIPS
WINNING TEAM
₹3000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit + Internship with Legal Vidhiya
RUNNER-UP TEAM
₹2000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit + Internship with Legal Vidhiya
BEST SPEAKER
₹1000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit + Internship with Legal Vidhiya
OTHER PERKS
The semi-finalists get an opportunity to publish their articles on Legal Vidhiya
20% discount to all the participants in the 1st National Moot Court Competition by Legal Vidhiya.
CERTIFICATES
A Certificate of Participation will be provided to every participant.
REGISTRATION
Every Team has to pay the registration fee of ₹299/- per team.
The participants are required to fill out the Google Form and pay the Registration Fees for participating in the competition.
Kindly attach the screenshot of the payment in the Google Form.
GOOGLE FORM LINK
The participants can Click Here to Register or click on the following link
PAYMENT DETAILS
The payment of the registration fee is to be done to the following account:
- Name: Saakshi Sharma
- Account Number: 77770112204017
- IFSC Code: FDRL0007777
- UPI handle: 9667986838@jupiteraxis
CONTACT INFORMATION
In case of any query feel free to contact the organizers at contact@legalvidhiya.com or legalvidhiya@gmail.com
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