HOC
House of Commons of the United Kingdom
The founding of the British House of Commons dates back to as early as the Parliament of England in 1215. Since its creation, the legislature has evolved drastically throughout the past eight centuries. Today, it acts as the lower house of the British Parliament, performing duties such as scrutinizing the government during question period, funding for (and pulling funding from) civil agencies, and most importantly, passing legislation concerning nearly all facets of British politics. The performance of a pinnacle parliamentary democracy is on full display in the British House of Commons.
Unlike the typical MUN committee, the British House of Commons will pursue a distinct set of rules of procedures. With the intent of representing the real-life British House of Commons, delegates are expected to engage in party politics, take part in questioning periods, and perform all expected duties of a Member of Parliament.
BP is an intermediate committee that offers an experience for all delegates with interest.
The British Parliament follows a special rules of procedure known as the British Parliament’s Standing Orders, of which the guide may be found below. Delegates in the British Parliament at CAIMUN must submit special position papers known as a Private Member’s Resolution (PMR). The CAIMUN PMR guide may be found on our resources web page.
Please submit all inquiries via bp@caimun.ca. Position papers must also be submitted to this email.
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Kevin Zhou — Speaker
A rising junior confined within the halls of Port Moody Secondary School, Kevin is shocked and appalled to serve as the Speaker of the British Parliament at CAIMUN 2025. Finding his voice within the Grand Ballroom B of the Sheraton Wall Centre during a riveting discussion on refugee camps and health care. Within the walls of the Sheraton, Kevin can be found preventing delegates from using British taxpayers’ money on building a Death Star, and running up dozens of flights of stairs to avoid the queue at the elevators. Outside of Model UN, Kevin can be found getting himself out of sticky situations (most of which he got himself into), spending hours reading about the Chinese Warlord Era, or even “accidentally” committing crimes within video games. Kevin looks forward to a shocking and appalling weekend of debate at CAIMUN 2025!
Ece Akar — Clerk
A senior at Mount Douglas Secondary School, Ece is beyond thrilled to be acting as the Chair of the British Parliament at CAIMUN 2025. Having started her Model UN journey in the 9th grade, Ece has had the pleasure of both delegating and staffing at multiple conferences. From fierce discussions as a delegate to hesitant pronunciations of delegate names as a chair, Ece has thoroughly enjoyed the wide range of experiences that Model UN has to offer. When she is not wearing her western business attire, Ece can be found practicing piano, watching Formula 1 Grands Prix, and rowing on Elk Lake. For new and experienced delegates alike, Ece hopes that this iteration of CAIMUN will be one of the best yet and wishes them the best of luck!
Joyce Li — Clerk
A junior at Port Moody Secondary School, Joyce is delighted to serve as the Assistant Director for this year’s iteration of the British Parliament. Having been captivated by law and politics, it is little surprise that Model United Nations has also enthralled her. Her first conference in Grade 8 sparked a passion for diplomacy, rendering her impressed with the cohesive fusion of professionalism and unforgettable friendships. Her favourite experiences always include watching a committee grow closer together throughout the duration of a conference. Outside of Model United Nations, she can be found listening to music, catching up on sleep, and struggling to choose between reading fictional stories or writing them herself. Joyce is thrilled to welcome delegates for a weekend of vigorous debate and lifelong memories.