Search european_policies_and_legislation

Search for "european_policies_and_legislation" returned 16 matches

SLAPPs’ 5 W’s: a background of the Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation - Legal Resources

Following the assassination of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, a group of European MEPs is calling on the EU Commission to promote an anti-SLAPP EU directive, to counter the attempts at silencing investigative journalism. A backgrounder on the use of the acronym “SLAPP”.

Slovakia: Damages in Civil Defamation Cases. Analysis and Trends - Reports

Defamation or freedom of expression? This report examines a selection of judicial decisions taken by the Courts of the Slovak Republic

Spain's 'gag laws' - Legal Resources

The 'gag laws', most popularly known as 'Ley Mordaza' or 'leys mordaza', have been found to systematically violate citizens' rights in Spain since their implementation last year. The organisation PDLI is following the situation closely and provides a guide on what the laws mean and what they have caused to journalists so far

E-learning on Defamation Law and European Human Rights Standards - Training

A video e-learning series by IPI and MLDI for lawyers and journalists on European legal standards related to freedom of expression and the protection of reputation

Balancing act: Press freedom at risk as EU struggles to match action with values - Reports

In this 2015 report, the Committee to Protect Journalists highlights challenges faced by the EU related to press freedom record. Member states adoption of repressive laws and regulations are as dangerous as the EU failure to act swiftly when countries renege on their commitments

Out of balance. Perceptions survey on EU defamation laws and their effect on press freedom: Results and analysis - Reports

This report presents the findings of a “perceptions survey”, carried out by the International Press Institute (IPI) to assess the impact of the European Union’s defamation laws on journalists, editors and media executives