Below is my debate and I am to argue 'against' the proposition.

Question:

1. Develop a strong hook for the introduction.
2. What else could possibly be added to make the argument stronger?

Equality/ Human rights lawmust be strengthenedtoprevent a future tragedy linked tosocioeconomic disadvantage.

Human rights law only addresses the rights of individuals, not the underlying causes of socioeconomic disadvantage. To address poverty and inequality, it is essential to acknowledge the issue's complexity and take into account a number of factors.

Human rights laws do not guarantee a minimum standard of economic security or welfare, as they do not guarantee access to adequate housing, education, health care, food, and other necessities. In the Kebilene case, the court held that existing laws provided sufficient protection for those in disadvantaged circumstances, and that it was the role of the government to balance the competing interests, not the courts. Similarly, in the A v Secretary of State for the Home Department case, the court noted that the existing laws were adequate to protect the rights of those in disadvantaged circumstances.

Human rights law does not protect against discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and other factors, which contributes to inequality and poverty. Kenneth Roth, in his article 'Defending Economic, Social and Cultural Rights', argues that the most effective way to address the issue is to focus on the underlying causes of poverty and inequality, such as unequal access to education and healthcare, and inadequate access to basic services.

The Human Rights Act 1999 gives effect to the rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights and provides action to be taken if someone feels their rights have been breached. Legislation can influence some aspects of socioeconomic disadvantage, but there is no singular approach to tackling inequality.

The responsibility of poverty is collective and cannot be addressed by legislation. Risk factors such as single parenthood, teenage pregnancy and trauma cannot be prevented or reduced by legislation, meaning that much of the divide found within the lifestyles of individuals cannot be bettered by government intervention.

Regulations are in place to ensure public bodies do not discriminate against any party to a dispute in an unjustified way, and both parties must have a reasonable opportunity to set out their legal case in conditions that prevent a disadvantage. After the Grenfell fire, the increased national interest in social inequality, race and class enhanced and improved the actions taken by the government to minimize the margin between various classes and nationalities. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched an independent review following the disaster to examine the disaster from an equality and human rights perspective.

While economic, social, and cultural rights are important, existing human rights laws already provide sufficient protection for those in disadvantaged circumstances.