The John Smith Memorial Mace (previously known as The Observer Mace from 1954–1995) is an annual debating tournament (British Parliamentary format) contested by universities in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The equivalent competition for secondary schools is the ESU Schools Mace.
Read more about John Smith Memorial Mace: History, Format, Past Champions, Most Victories, Victories By Country
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