Santa Margarita International Rules Conference (SMIRC)
April 11-12, 2026
This conference will introduce you to the “THIMUN” style of debate used at conferences outside of the United States. Before the conference, you will write resolutions for both topics. The resolutions are due to TEAMS on March 27.
Delegate Guide
This delegate guide will give you an overview of how to prepare for the conference. We will be simulating the CCPCJ Committee (The Commission of Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice)
Topic A - Promoting Alternatives to Incarceration and Addressing Overcrowding in Penitentiary Systems.
You should do your own research on this topic but this background guide should be helpful as a starting point.
Topic B - The Role of Corruption in Undermining the Rule of Law and Sustainable Development.
This is the background guide for Topic B. Both topics will be discussed equally and you need to write a resolution for both topics. Just because this is labeled topic “B” doesn’t mean it will be less important. The UNODC has some excellent resources for this topic. Education for Justice for MUN E4JMUN