The idea of the debate is to stimulate discussion on a subject that is likely to be controversial. It may be that there are no right or wrong answers. What is important is being open to weighing up both sides of the debate and to think about your own position.Here is what you need to do when you go to the Debating Page...

• Check that you have understood the motion for the debate.
• Read the suggested arguments for and against the motion.
• Digest the materials provided to help you to think about your own position - you will find you can see the full text of any research articles or reports and we strongly recommend that you do.
• At the bottom of the page you will find links to more related pages that you might want to check out.