Debate it: knockout phase

The knockout phase of the Concern Debates 2009-2010 will take place from February to May.

Important notice for round five

The competition has been extended to the top 64 teams. Read more. (pdf file - 77KB)

Dates to remember

Please note dates have been amended due to extra round

• Round five: 8 – 25 February
• Round six: 1 – 11 March
• Round seven: 22 – 25 March
• Quarter-finals: 14 & 15 April
• Semi-finals: 28 or 29 April
• Concern Debates National Final: 13 May

Round five motion

    Genetically modified food is essential in the fight against world hunger.

Tips and information

• Research tips (pdf file - 119 KB)
• Round five fixtures
• Additional round five fixtures

Round six motion

The Millennium Development Goals are a lost cause.

• Research tips for round six (pdf)
• Fixture list (pdf - 15.78 KB)

Knockout phase 2008

Read more about last year's event.