This document outlines the key aspects of parliamentary debating formats and tournaments. It discusses the British and Asian styles, which differ in the number of speakers per team. The British style uses 4 teams of 2 speakers each, while the Asian style has 2 teams of 3 speakers. It also lists some major global debating tournaments and emphasizes the importance of fair warning and fulfilling speaker roles.
This document outlines the key aspects of parliamentary debating formats and tournaments. It discusses the British and Asian styles, which differ in the number of speakers per team. The British style uses 4 teams of 2 speakers each, while the Asian style has 2 teams of 3 speakers. It also lists some major global debating tournaments and emphasizes the importance of fair warning and fulfilling speaker roles.
This document outlines the key aspects of parliamentary debating formats and tournaments. It discusses the British and Asian styles, which differ in the number of speakers per team. The British style uses 4 teams of 2 speakers each, while the Asian style has 2 teams of 3 speakers. It also lists some major global debating tournaments and emphasizes the importance of fair warning and fulfilling speaker roles.
The Philosophy and Rules of Parliamentary Debating
Parliamentary Debating as a Global Sport Two broad styles of debating- British and Asian. Asian Parliamentary Format (2 teams of 3 speakers each) Prime Minister Leader of Opposition Deputy Prime Minister Deputy Leader of Opposition Government Whip Opposition Whip Opposition Reply Government Reply British Parliamentary Format (4 teams of 2 speakers each) Prime Minister (Opening Government) Leader of Opposition (Opening Opposition) Deputy Prime Minister (Opening Government) Deputy Leader of Opposition (Opening Opposition) Member of the Government (Closing Government) Member of the Opposition (Closing Opposition) Government Whip (Closing Government) Opposition Whip (Closing Opposition) Major Global Tournaments World Universities Debating Championship (BP) Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championship (AP) United Asians Debating Championship (AP) Oxford and Cambridge Intervarsity Tournaments (BP) Fair warning and Role fulfilment Team Roles and Speaker Roles