Topic and Format

Topic

Resolved: States ought to ban lethal autonomous weapons.

Format

The format is a modified Public Forum format.

• There won't be a coin flip - sides are assigned

• Aff / pro speaks first

• Debaters may compete alone or with a partner

Speech Times

4 minutes ----- Affirmative Case

4 minutes ----- Negative Case

3 minutes ----- Cross Fire #1

4 minutes ----- Affirmative Rebuttal

4 minutes ----- Negative Rebuttal

3 minutes ----- Cross Fire #2

3 minutes ----- Affirmative Summary

3 minutes ----- Negative Summary

3 minutes ----- Crossfire #3 / "Grand Cross Fire"

2 minutes ----- Affirmative Final Focus

2 minutes ----- Negative Final Focus

4 minutes of preparation time per side