The Swiss Human Rights Institution (SHRI) aims, among other things, to serve as a forum where debates on human rights issues can take place. On November 13, the first such debate was held. The topic was: “50 years of the ECHR in Switzerland: an anniversary on the defensive”. The discussion, moderated by Stefan Schlegel, featured an introductory presentation by Véronique Boillet and a debate between Council of States member Andrea Caroni (FDP, AR) and Council of States member Mathilde Crevoisier Crelier (SP, JU).