Debating London: is state-sponsored assassination ever acceptable?

FREE of charge and open to all

Join us for Debating London, the twice-monthly free public debate series in Vauxhall where we take the edge off talking about the big issues of the day by getting our in-house teams of debaters to do the arguing and give you space to consider new ideas, meet new people, and practice public speaking in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Our in-house debaters - among them corporate leaders, barristers, civil servants, journalists, and entrepreneurs - are united by a single goal: to make the best possible case for either side of the argument. We train them up, then put them to the test in front of a live audience, who decide the outcome in a public vote.

Debate motion

'This House Believes state-sponsored assassination is a legitimate military tactic'

Running order

• Get to know other guests and find out what they think
• Hear the club's in-house debaters present their arguments
• Put your questions and comments to the panel
• Vote for the speakers who have convinced you the most
• Stick around for a drink and a chat after the debate

Learn to debate with the GDC 2020 training programme

See dates of all 2020 workshops - find out more

Learn and apply all the skills needed by a great debater from structuring arguments and thinking on your feet to engaging with audiences and answering questions.

Speaking opportunities at public debates - find out more

Put your skills to the test by speaking in public debates and receiving personalised feedback on what you're doing well and how to develop further as a debater.

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