Listen to the debates, discussions and deliberations of the Debating Society at QEGS! Each one deals with an issue from current affairs, be it politics, science, philosophy or pop-culture - listen to better understand the crazy world we live in, and to help form your own opinions on what's going on.
QEGS Debating Society
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Listen to the debates, discussions and deliberations of the Debating Society at QEGS! Each one deals with an issue from current affairs, be it politics, science, philosophy or pop-culture - listen to better understand the crazy world we live in, and to help form your own opinions on what's going on.
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August 22, 2020
GCSEs Debate
<p>This year, GCSE exams were cancelled for the first time since their introduction in 1988. As a result, the whole system has come under scrutiny. Defenders of GCSEs say that they introduce students to a range of subjects, and that universities and employers can easily understand and compare GCSE grades. But opponents argue that they focus too on cramming facts and learning how to sit exams.</p> <p>What should students be taught in school? Are exams good or bad? What are the alternatives to the current system? Take a listen to hear Kian, Angelina, Liza and Tanya discussing these questions and more, when debating the motion, “This house believes that GCSEs are not fit for purpose”.</p>
August 10, 2020
Shamima Begum Debate
<p>Aged 15, UK-born Shamima Begum left London to go to Syria to join ISIS. Five years on, she was found in a refugee camp, asking to return to the UK. Home Secretary Sajid Javid stripped her of her British citizenship, but the Court of Appeals has ruled that she should be allowed to return to the UK to challenge this decision.</p> <p>Did Javid’s decision leave her stateless, which is illegal under international law? How much of a risk does she still pose to the public? Did she effectively give up her rights when she left to join a terrorist group? Can she be held responsible for that decision even though she was a child? Take a listen to hear Jacob, Fran, Grace and Lydia discussing these questions and more, when debating the motion, “This house believes that Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to the UK to live”.</p>
July 23, 2020
Compulsory Vaccinations Debate
<p>After more than 45,000 confirmed fatalities in the UK, the hope of a coronavirus vaccine is on the horizon. On the 20th July, a study in the Lancet suggested that the University of Oxford’s vaccine is safe and triggers an immune response; the government has already ordered 100 million doses. However, there is an increasing number of “anti-vaxxers” who fear about the safety of vaccines. A YouGov survey found that one in six adults in the UK would “definitely” or “probably” refuse to be vaccinated, threatening the success of herd immunity.</p> <p>So should routine childhood vaccinations be compulsory? Who should be able to take that decision – the state or parents? What is the best approach to increase support for vaccinations? Take a listen to hear James, Jonty, Joshua and Angelina discussing these questions and more, when debating the motion, “This house believes that routine childhood vaccinations should be compulsory in the UK”.</p>
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