Law Related Studies: Practicing My Attorney Skills
Each group which is composed of six members are then given a topic to debate on by our instructor. The instructions along with the topics included the following:
- Please memorize your scripts (glancing at your notes is fine while talking). Three members are for affirmative and the other three members for the group is negative.
- Be in corporate attire.
- Read about the Oxford-Oregon Debate.
- The teacher will pick the Best Debater, Best Rebuttalist and Best Group in Debate at the end of the activity.
Group 1 - Whether or not the provisions of RA 9262: the Legislature should define include LBGTQ on the victims of VAWC.
Group 2 - Whether or not the lowering age of criminal liability is unconstitutional.
Group 3 - Whether or not plea bargaining of RA 9165 is unconstitutional.
Group 4 - Whether or not consent should not be irrelevant and immaterial to the crime of rape.
Group 5 - Whether or not death penalty should be imposed to the crime of murder.
Your honor, ladies and gentlemen a pleasant afternoon once again. Making consent irrelevant and immaterial to the crime of rape simplifies legal proceedings. By focusing on the act itself rather than the issue of consent, it could potentially streamline legal processes and lead to more straightforward determinations of guilt or innocence. And that is the overall beneficiality of making consent irrelevant and immaterial to the crime of rape.
In addition to prove our stand, consent is not applicable to all circumstances surrounding the crime of rape for a number of reasons:
First, did you know the case of People of the Philippines vs. Melford Brillo y De Guzman? Let me enlighten you.
Consent there in that case was considered irrelevant and immaterial. This indicates that consent is unknown, not established with certainty, or gained through questionable circumstances, because of drunkenness and unconsciousness of the victim, when the rape took place.
Thus, even with or without consent the crime has been committed. Article 266-A of the RPC provides that a Rape is committed, (1)By a man who shall have carnal knowledge of a woman under any of the following circumstances: Which sub section b states that (b)When the offended party is deprived of reason or is otherwise unconscious.
In the described circumstance where the offended party is deprived of reason or either unconscious, consent is likely considered irrelevant or immaterial, as the individual is unable to give informed consent.
Secondly, we also have to consider psychological factors. The mental state of individuals involved should be a primary consideration, especially that of the victim. The accused should be barred from using the defense of consent in this matter at all cost.
Let's say for example the victim is proved to be insane and has serious mental condition which make her/him mentally incapacitated to decide for himself, and that the accused with all its sanity asked the consent of the victim, thus the victim nodded yes, and that there it happened the case of, "when yes means no". Makes sense?
Isn't that unacceptable and unethical? Moreover, a more nuanced understanding of the mental states of the parties involved is essential for a comprehensive legal framework.
In conclusion, I will repeat this, removing the relevance and materiality of consent in the crime of rape simplifies the legal proceedings.
By directing attention toward the actual crime rather than delving into the intricacies of consent, there exists the potential to streamline legal processes.
This approach could facilitate more straightforward determinations of guilt or innocence, as it emphasizes the objective evaluation of the act itself.
This shift in focus aims to mitigate complexities associated with consent issues, thereby contributing to a more efficient and transparent adjudication system.
With this script I was able to grab the award of "1st Best Debater", and my group in the negative side won the award of "3rd in Best Debate Presentation".
As a reward we were given certificates for our participation to the debate plus our major awards, our instructor also gave as a token of appreciation for a job well done, and the most beautiful surprise our instructor gave us is the 1.1 grade for those who made to grab major awards.
My heart was really filled with so much joy as my sleepless nights and headaches doing the research all paid off. I am also thankful to our Almighty God for the wisdom he gave and to our instructor for giving me this opportunity to experience becoming an Attorney, even if it is just a simulation. I hope you enjoy reading, and gain some insights to my ideas in this blog. Cheers for the dreams we commit! Have a good day ahead!
Woooooh! Your stand is giving 💯! I actually love debates, especially the rebuttal phase, because, though it blows up your mind, it's challenging and fun. However, if you've done enough research, there's nothing to worry about. I can say you've performed very well, @brandonwrites, the award says it all. Debates are actually worth practicing, like making a point, how an affirmative and opposing team stand on their point, and proving everything with supporting information, such as primary and secondary sources for proof and evidence. As for your side, it was indeed challenging, but you've researched and delivered it so well, so a big congratulations on that!!! 👏👏
Thank you @jeannmazing, it was indeed mind bustling, but we made it. Thanks God!✨❤️
Happy for you, Bran! ❤️
Wooahhh! A big congratulations press🥳
Thank you @viviannn, this is another achievement unlocked.🙏
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I'm sooo not into debates gosh it's stressing my brain cells I kennat 🤯 HAHAHA. On a serious note, CONGRATULATIONS Brannn you did very well!!! Sanaol 1st best debater yohooo🥳🤗
Hahahha, debate is just a matter of stand and position. Thank you @leetalks, I know you are good at this, you're just being humble.✨❤️
Welcomeee Bran! Nah, not really my cup of tea hahaha but you are so good at stuffs like that even before ✨🤗
Congratulations Sir @brandonwrites You deserve it. Your hard work and sleepless nights are all paid off.
Thank you @diamondinthesky, truly if we put hardworks in all things we do, nothing is impossible.🙏❤️✨