RESOLUTIONBOOKLET

BYP 2017
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Procedure of the General Assembly ................................................................................................. 3
General rules ................................................................................................................................. 3
Procedure and time settings ......................................................................................................... 3
Points of Information .................................................................................................................... 3
Points of Personal Privilege ........................................................................................................... 3
Direct Responses ........................................................................................................................... 3
Points of Order .............................................................................................................................. 4
Defence Speech ............................................................................................................................. 4
Attack Speeches ............................................................................................................................ 4
Summation Speech........................................................................................................................ 4
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) ............................................ 5
Motion for a resolution by the Committee on Womens Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) ...... 6
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Culture and Education I (CULT I) ............................ 7
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) ........... 8
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety I
(ENVI I) .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety II
(ENVI II) ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Motion for a resolution by the Committee on Culture and Education II (CULT II) ......................... 11
Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Human Rights (DROI) .......................................... 12
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 Procedure of the General Assembly

General rules
The wish to speak is indicated by raising the Committee placard. The authority of the Board
is absolute.

Procedure and time settings

1. Presentation of the Motion for a Resolution the Board read out the topic;
2. A member of the Proposing Committee reads out the Operative Clauses;
3. Points of Information (asked for by any Committees and answered by the Proposing
Committee);
4. Defence Speech (maximum 3 minutes);
5. Attack Speech (maximum 3 minutes);
6. Open Debate on the Motion for a Resolution;
7. Summation Speech (maximum 3 minutes);
8. Voting procedure the votes are collected by the Chairpersons;
9. Announcement of the voting results by the Board.

Points of Information
These are requests for brief explanations of the meaning of specific words and
abbreviations. Please note that translations are not Points of Information.

Points of Personal Privilege

These are requests for a Delegate to repeat a point that was inaudible. Failure to understand
the language being spoken does not make for a Point of Personal Privilege

Direct Responses
Once per Debate, each Committee may use the Direct Response sign. Should a Committee
member raise the Committee Placard and the Direct Response sign during the Open
Debate, he/she will immediately be recognised by the Board and given the floor as soon as
the point being made is concluded. A Direct Response can only be used to refer to and
discuss the point made directly beforehand. If two or more Direct Responses are requested

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at once, the Board will decide which Committee to recognise. In this case, the second Direct
Response shall only be held if it can be referred to the first Direct Response, so on and so
forth.

Points of Order
These can be raised by the Chairperson if a Delegate feels the Board have not properly
followed the Parliamentary procedure. Ultimately, the authority of the Board is absolute.

Defence Speech
One member of the Proposing Committee delivers the Defence Speech from the podium. It
is used to explain the rationale of the overall lines of the Resolution and convince the
Plenary that the Resolution is worthy of being adopted. This speech can last a maximum of
three minutes.

Attack Speeches
An individual Delegate from a Committee other than that proposing the Resolution at hand
delivers an Attack Speech from the podium. It reflects an individual opinion and is used to
point out the flaws of the approach taken by the Proposing Committee and should propose
alternative solutions. Oftentimes, an Attack Speech is concluded with an appeal to the
Plenary not to adopt the Resolution in the present form.

Summation Speech
One or two members of the Proposing Committee deliver the Summation Speech from the
podium; the microphone can only be passed once. It is used to summarise the debate,
respond to main, selected criticism and to once more explain why the chosen approach is
the most sensible. It typically concludes with an appeal to vote in favour of the Resolution.
This speech can last a maximum of three minutes.

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 Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Foreign Affairs
(AFET)

With an endless stream of refugees seeking asylum in the European Union and with the largest part of the
refugees concentrated in the southern Member States, how can the EU ensure a fair and durable
distribution of refugees amongst all EU Member States?

The Barlaeus Youth Parliament,

a) Noting with regret that despite past efforts refugees are still distributed unevenly
between Member States, leaving Malta, Greece and Italy all alone with most
of the burden,
b) Fully aware of the need for a revision of our current Common European Asylum
Policy,
c) Acknowledging the lack of unification, failing bureaucracy and cooperation
between Member States, resulting in delays, overcrowded centres and other
problems,
d) Deeply concerned by the consequences that the rise of xenophobic movements
in the EU will bring along;

1. Encourages Member States to set up a centralised EU committee that monitors and supports the
efficiency and effectiveness of the refugee asylum processes in all Member States .

2. Calls for the distribution of refugees according to a EU-wide system of preference matching, based
on job history, education, language proficiency, and other relevant relocation factors.

3. Proposes to provide asylum seekers with temporary visas with lower requirements, more flexible
duration times, and organised means of transport.

4. Has resolved to implement an EU-wide bonus system that rewards Member States based on their
respective refugee intake. The bonus system will be funded by an expansion of the existing
European Refugee Fund and operated by the centralised EU committee for Refugees.

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 Motion for a resolution by the Committee on Womens Rights
and Gender Equality (FEMM)

With 79% of human trafficking in Europe taking place for the purpose of sex trade and existing measures being
regarded insufficient, how can Member States review their legislation on prostitution in order to prevent human
trafficking and protect the human rights of sex workers?

The Barlaeus Youth Parliament,

a) Deeply concerned by the large number of people illegally trafficked into or

within the EU every year,
b) Alarmed by the fact that most prostitutes work involuntarily and suffer from
sexual exploitation, low salaries and bad working conditions,
c) Taking note of opposing national stances on prostitution policies and the
lack of international laws regarding prostitution,
d) Regretting the lack of clarity of existing national laws forming an obstacle in
the fight against human trafficking;

1. Urges the legalization of prostitution on an EU-wide scale following the regulatory approach found in The
Netherlands and tax brothels as well as prostitutes in order to:
- increase transparency in legislation and working conditions; decrease human trafficking within the EU;
remove the social stigma on prostitution.

2. Instructs Member States to regulate and safeguard prostitutes by requiring them to have licenses which they
obtain when:
- They are eighteen years or older; They have a valid residence permit; They are a sex worker by choice;
A background investigation is performed on the person in question.

3. Asks Member States to require brothels to obtain a license that allow them to continue their business in a
legal manner when:
- They can prove to be maintaining human rights amongst sex workers; Perform monthly STD-checks;
Pay sex workers at least the minimal wage in a legal manner; Employers do not have a criminal record.

4. Calls upon FRONTEX1 to increase border patrol by collecting biometric data from citizens travelling into the
EU and making an EU-wide database for this purpose, and deleting the data when returning to their home
country.

5. Encourages Member States to enforce more severe repercussions for procurers working without the above-
mentioned licenses, recommending a minimum penalty of fifteen years imprisonment.

6. Suggests educational programs within high schools as well as through publications of media, providing
information about the illegality of prostitution without a license and the risks of illegal procurers and lover
boys.

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 Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Culture and
Education I (CULT I)

The fight for fair play: in the light of the review of the World Anti-Doping Code, how can the EU best
contribute to decreasing the use of doping in both professional and recreational sports?

The Barlaeus Youth Parliament,

a) Believing that the health of the athlete is the athletes doctors main responsibility,
b) Recognizing the role that drug manufacturers have in the doping issue by releasing new
performance-enhancing substances,
c) Convinced that the influence of international criminal organizations in the doping issue is the main
reason for Member States failure to effectively address this issue,
d) Deeply concerned by the low amount of blood tests that are carried during and outside sports
events due to the high costs of transport of blood samples;

1. Proposes the implementation of sanctions (e.g. fines or loss of license) for doctors that have been
found guilty in cases of doping.
2. Endorse EU member states to share their information about criminal organizations suspected of
selling doping internationally.
3. Instigates the construction of more testing laboratories in the member states where sports events
take place, along with a mobile laboratory.
4. Raise awareness about the dangers of performance enhancing drugs with campaigns.
5. Emphasizes the importance of more regular more checks at national events.
6. Urges the World Anti-Doping Agency to test new medicine before the medicine is admitted to the
pharmaceutical market and update the doping list accordingly.

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Motion for a Resolution by the Committee Civil Liberties, Justice
and Home Affairs (LIBE)

With the rise in popularity of extreme right parties in several Member States, how should the EU respond to
these parties whilst continuing to promote freedom of speech and democracy?

The Barlaeus Youth Parliament,

a) Noting with regret that many EU citizens do not feel sufficiently represented
by mainstream political parties and thus turn to the far right,
b) Deeply conscious of the fact that far right parties have a legitimate political
mandate,
c) Realising that the distinction between political rhetoric and hate speech can
be unclear and open to interpretation,
d) Regretting that some far right politicians endorse racism which is in violation
of key EU values;

1. Authorises the creation of an independent committee that prosecutes politicians for hate speech
and inciting violence
2. Recommends the spreading of information about party programs and parties voting behaviour
through a smartphone application and website.
3. Urges member states to increase the integration number of second generation immigrants, e.g. by
subsidising diverse schools and offering more language courses.
4. Urges member states to educate their children about the political system and the EU, starting in
primary school.
5. Furthermore, urges member states to educate citizens on the history and culture of the major
minorities of that member state.

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 Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Environment,
Public Health and Food Safety I (ENVI I)

With natural disasters, such as floods, droughts and storms, occurring regularly in the EU
what role should the EU play in preventing these disasters and providing aid to the affected
areas?

The Barlaeus Youth Parliament,

a) Fully aware of the threat that natural disasters, as a result of climate change, increasingly pose to
the safety of citizens,
b) Emphasizing that it is a responsibility of all Member States to support Member States that are most
vulnerable to natural disasters,
c) Concerned by the fact that many EU citizens are unaware of the risks of natural disasters and, as a
result, are insufficiently insured against them,
d) Believing that cooperation between local governments across the EU is crucial to successfully adapt
to climate change;

1. Creating a fund financed by all EU Member States to prevent natural disasters; the purpose of this
fund will be:
a) to invest in the digitalization of both public and private institutions (such as local governments,
schools, businesses etc.) in order to reduce the need for deforestation;
b) to invest in green energy;
c) to stimulate waste recycling by increasing its accessibility

2. Increasing government taxes on fossil fuels and other substances that are harmful to the
environment.
3. Spreading awareness of the need for all Member States to take financial responsibility to benefit the
aid for the affected areas by decreasing financial support if they refuse to cooperate.
4. Creating an educational media campaign on an EU-level about the risks of natural disasters.
5. Urging all Member States to improve their national education on natural disasters and the
consequences of climate change.
6. Implementing new regulations for governments to cover the insurance of basic human rights in case
of damages due to natural disasters.

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 Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Environment,
Public Health and Food Safety II (ENVI II)
A potential boost or threat? In the light of increasing technological possibilities, what stance
should the EU take when it comes to genetically modified (GM) food, bearing in mind public
concerns about their possible effects?

The Barlaeus Youth Parliament,

a) Realising that current EU legislation on GMOs results in a poor competitive position in the global
food market,
b) Believing that food security should be prioritised over food safety,
c) Fully aware of the high risk of the formation of monopolies in the market for GM food,
d) Noting with regret the negative public opinion towards GMOs across the EU;

1. Calls upon the European Commission to no longer allow Member States to impose stricter rules on
EC approved GM (Genetically Modified) crops,
2. Proposes that in case a Member State does not agree with the European Commissions ruling they
can request the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to reassess the GM crop in question,
3. Encourages Member States to create independent research bodies which can double check the
EFSAs findings,
4. Calls for the European Commission to establish an EU-wide media campaign promoting the safety
and necessity of GM crops,
5. Invites the European Commission to amend the European Patent Convention (EPC) by including
that patented GM seeds can be used by other companies to create new seeds
6. Requests the European Commission to impose a price ceiling on GM crops so they are available for
both larger and smaller farms.

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 Motion for a resolution by the Committee on Culture and
Education II (CULT II)

Copyright in the Knowledge Economy: With the most recent legislation on intellectual property rights
dating back to 2001 and the digitalisation of society confusing stakeholders
as regards the origin and authenticity of goods and services, how can the EU review and modernise its
copyright laws, whilst keeping in mind the interests of stakeholders?

The Barlaeus Youth Parliament,

a) Deeply regretting national legislation bypassing EU legislation, causing high

costs and long periods between the request and granting of a patent,
b) Alarmed by the outdated legislation regarding Intellectual Propery Rights
(IPRs), the most recent dating back to 2001,
c) Welcoming the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) efforts to
safeguard IPRs and prevent illegal distribution,
d) Bearing in mind the growing role of Pirate Parties and their interests;

1. Decides that EU legislation on copyright will overrule national legislation, thereby controlling
copyright laws on an EU level.
2. Instructs the implementation of an EU organization that ensures that copyright legislation remains
up to date.
3. Urges the EU to establish a cooperation with the WIPO, recognizing the potential benefits of their
resources.
4. Supports the uprise of streaming services such as Netflix and Spotify for they offer a compromise
between stakeholders and the consumer.

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 Motion for a Resolution by the Committee on Human Rights
(DROI)

With European industry taking advantage of cheap labour and less regulated markets in the developing
world and with human rights being violated in the factories that European
companies employ, how can the EU improve labourers working conditions and ensure that products are
developed safely, ethically, and sustainably?

The Barlaeus Youth Parliament,

a) Noting with deep concern the double standard of the EU which was created
by European firms importing from sweatshops located in the developing world
and thereby contributing to exploitation and child labour,
b) Acknowledging the significance of representing the values on human rights
of EU citizens and maintaining them, even when these are infringed on foreign
soil,
c) Taking into account that boycotting all countries in which sweatshops are
located would be problematic for the employees and would violate Free Trade
Agreements,
d) Alarmed by countries in the developing world that reduce wage standards
to attract foreign direct investments in order to stimulate their economy;

1. Has resolved to create an independent, EU-backed watchdog tasked with inspections of working
conditions (including child labour, fire safety and compliance with legal minimum wage) in factories
in countries like Myanmar and Bangladesh that supply to EU-based companies;
2. Proposes to introduce extra import taxes on products which are not produced safely, ethically and
sustainably, as assessed by the watchdog;
3. Calls for the formation of a public list of companies that do and do not violate human rights in their
production process, including parts of the supply chain that lie outside Europe;
4. Promotes consumer awareness of intolerable production circumstances in sweatshops through
social media as well as in schools;
5. Calls for increased pressure on the government of each low-wage country to match the minimum
wage to the cost of living in that countries;
6. Encourages NGOs that empower sweatshop employees, helping to create workers unions allowing
workers to effectively promote their own interests.

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 BYP17 would have been impossible without:

The board
Pelle Baas
Sophie Spaan
Maud Bekedam
Mattho Mandersloot

The chairs
Kimberly van der Laan
Leo Huberts
Christien van der Harst
Igor Bobic
Sarah Fonteijn
Thijs Veltman
Iwana Mietus
Stan Van Wingerden
Jeroen Smeulders
Rome Swaab
Boris van der Lugt
Marit Steman
Francisca Somann
Sigi Voeten
Alice van den Broek
Loe van Montfort
Emile Spiekerman

The orgas
Barteld Nanninga
Camilla Nieman
Henok Ghebrenigus
Karina van den Berg
Lotje beek
Roos Bottema
Rosa Douw
Tom Hofland
Wander Rutgers
Zo Niezen

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