Last week’s Home Debate Club took a shift away from the pandemic and instead asked students across the UK whether or not they think accessing the internet should be considered a human right.

As the world gets technologically more advanced, and the internet begins to become more essential to modern life - it’s been debated around the world about what protections should be put in place regarding access. While the internet isn’t considered a human right currently, this may change in the next few years - especially as the pandemic has exposed just how important access to the internet is.

Over 7,000 young people took part in this debate - and with 66 schools represented it was a resounding: Yes.

National result:

Seventy-eight percent of participants debated then decided that having the internet should be considered a human right.

Across the different regions of the UK those who debated for yes showed up very strong!

Regional results:

Did the results in your region surprise you? Tweet @HomeDebateClub and let us know why!

There was plenty of great reasoning to go around in this debate. We’ve pulled our two favourite reasons for each side to share!

Yes ✅

No ❌

Don’t forget to get in on our next debate!

Home Debate Club will continue to be holding nationwide debates throughout lockdown and beyond! Get in on our latest debate here 👇

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