On 10 December 2025, the University of Lomza hosted an Oxford-style debate devoted to one of the most fundamental questions of contemporary constitutional and international law: Is the European Convention on Human Rights a guarantor of individual freedom or a limitation on state sovereignty?
The debate was jointly organised by the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Lomza and the DOMENA PRAWA Legal Education Forum, operating in cooperation with the District Court in Lomza. The event coincided with the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the European Convention on Human Rights, adding symbolic significance to the discussion.
The debate brought together secondary school students from Lomza, who actively engaged in a structured exchange of arguments presenting opposing perspectives on the role of the Convention in modern democratic states. Arguments highlighting the Convention as a cornerstone of civil liberties and legal protection were confronted with positions emphasising concerns related to national sovereignty and the limits of supranational legal frameworks.
Moderated in line with the Oxford debate format, the discussion encouraged critical thinking, legal reasoning, and respectful dialogue—core values promoted by the University in its educational outreach. The event concluded with a reflection on the importance of continued debate on human rights and constitutional balance, as well as an invitation to participate in future initiatives organised by the Faculty of Law and Administration.
By hosting events of this kind, the University of Lomza reaffirms its commitment to civic education, legal awareness, and meaningful engagement with young people, creating space for dialogue on issues that shape contemporary Europe and the rule of law.
