Law, Politics
Should Supreme Court justices be elected?
Are Supreme Courts independent? Should Supreme court justices be elected by the people or appointed by other judges? Separation of powers and democracy
Retributive vs utilitarian justice
The ethics and philosophy of punishment: retributive justice vs utilitarian justice. Defining the appropriate punishments for crimes. Join our LSE debate!
Internet shaming: cyberbullying or fair punishment?
Internet has become a tool to shame and punish wrongdoing and abuse. But is online shaming that different from cyberbullying, vigilantism or mob justice?
Is it justified to have guns at home for self-defense?
Are guns a good way of protecting your home and family? Do guns increase the risks of someone getting hurt? Deadliest mass shootings in america.
Reasons for school shootings: why are they so frequent?
School and other mass shootings are too frequent in America. We discuss the main reasons for school shootings and the potential ways to stop them. Vote!
Police body cameras pros and cons
Find out the pros and cons of police body cameras. May bodycams stop police brutality and the killing of innocents? Privacy, transparency and security.
Debate on child labour: are we hypocrites?
Child labour is morally wrong, but as consumers we are happy to buy cheap goods without asking questions. Are we hypocrites on this issue?
Mercy killing debate: should euthanasia be legalized?
Pros and cons of physician assisted suicide. Dying with dignity? Right to die? Should euthanasia be legalized? Mercy killing crime or compassionate act?
Death penalty pros and cons: should it be abolished?
Is capital punishment the solution? Should it be abolished? Death penalty pros and cons debate and poll. Harsh punishments, human rights and crime
Tibetan independence from China? Pros and cons
Pros and cons of Tibetan independence. History and future of Tibet. Should it become a free independent country or continue as part of China? Poll & debate
Should Hong Kong be independent from China?
History and future of Hong Kong: independence from China? We debate the "One country, two systems" policy, nationalism and autonomy. Vote & share our poll
Should downloading music for free be illegal and punished?
Should downloading music for free be illegal? Should free movie download sites be closed? Is copyright infringement “theft” or "piracy"? IP pros and cons
Organ donation pros and cons: Should it be compulsory?
Compulsory organ donation after death could save millions of lives. Should organ donation be mandatory then? Facts about organ transplants. Pros and cons
EU Commissioners and national interest
EU Commissioners independence and election. Are party and national interests hindering the good functioning of the EC? Günther Oettinger's controversy.
Are longer prison sentences effective to reduce crime?
Harsh punishments and long prison sentences as crime deterrence? But are higher incarceration rates an effective way to reduce crime? Find out more
Guyana-Venezuela border dispute: Essequibo
Find out more about the Guyana-Venezuela border dispute over the region west of the Essequibo river. Join our poll and help others make up their mind.
Is there such a thing as universal human rights or are human rights specific to cultural values and context? Universality of human rights. UN
Petition Syrian crisis: larger binding refugee quotas for all EU countries
The Syrian refugee crisis has become an immense tragedy. We request the EU larger binding refugee quotas for all Member States. Please sign & share!
Should the UK have a codified constitution written by citizens?
Does the UK need a codified constitution? We discuss the pros and cons of a constitutional convention and having a new constitution written by citizens
German war reparations to Greece: Is Athens' claim fair?
Does Germany really owe Greece a compensation for Nazi occupation during WWII? Are the claims for German war reparations simply an attempt of manipulation?
Diplomatic immunity and privileges for IOs?
The diplomatic immunity of International Organizations (IO) is controversial in international law. Are these privileges justified or unfair? Vote & discuss
Petition to ban dolphin hunting in Japan
We request the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan to immediately ban dolphin hunting in all Japanese territorial waters and beyond
Should we reduce or strengthen copyrights?
Are copyright laws hindering creativity and education? Should copyright holders be further protected? Vote in our poll and share your views!
Is justice too permissive with police misconduct?
We debate if judges and juries are too permissive with police misconduct and brutality. What are the implications for society? Vote and share your views
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