The St Andrews Union Debating Society is the only debating society that still runs weekly public debates for free. All students of the University of St Andrews are automatically members of the society which enables them to attend these debates. Throughout the debate you can look forward to hearing our speakers address the motion from interesting and unique angles - and you may well find that you leave the debate thinking something entirely different from when you entered. There is an opportunity for you to voice your own opinions when the debate opens to floor speeches - and a prize for the best one!
The wearing of academic gowns is encouraged. Debates start at 8 PM but doors open at 7:30 PM. Often there are free soft drinks, wine or port for the first few spectators so make sure to get to Parliament Hall early. We look forward to having you along.
The Motion Passes
Proposition: 29
Opposition: 0
Abstentions: 6
Proposition:
Professor Kingsley Abbott is the Director of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies and an experienced international criminal and human rights lawyer.
Q Manivannan is a Graduate Teaching Assistant in International Relations at the University of St Andrews.
Opposition:
Professor Thomas Scotto is the Head of the Department and Professor of Government and Politics at the University of Strathclyde.
Arielle Friedlander is a third year Masters of Theology student. An active member of the Union Debating society and CCJ student representative. The UDS’ resident Kiwi.
