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Estimating the Economic Benefits of Whistleblower Protection in Public Procurement - Reports

The potential economic benefits granted by an effective whistleblower protection system far exceed the costs for its set-up and maintenance, at least as far as contrasting corruption in the EU in concerned

Media coverage of elections: the legal framework in Europe - Reports

The European Audiovisual Observatory examines the regulation of broadcast, print and online media during elections in different Council of Europe member states

Medžlis Islamske Zajednice Brčko and Others v. Bosnia and Herzegovina: condemnation for four NGOs confirmed by Strasbourg Court - Legal Resources

The European Court of Human Rights confirmed there is no Article 10 violation in the sentence for civil defamation against four NGOs, following a letter they addressed to local government offices but that was published by some daily newspapers

Lithuania Criticised After ECHR Ruling on Russia's 'Homosexual Propaganda' Law - Legal Resources

Following the condemnation of Russia's "propaganda law" by the Court of Strasbourg, a representative of the European Parliament urged the European Commission to review similar regulations in Lithuania

2017 Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression - Reports

The 2017 report of the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression, David Kaye, to the Human Rights Council addresses the roles played by private actors engaged in the provision of Internet and telecommunications access

The European "migration crisis" and the media. A cross-European press content analysis - Reports

A report on the press coverage of the migration phenomenon in eight European countries, and the consequences of media representations for public opinion and policy choices 

Independent Newspapers v. Ireland: €1.25 million defamation award against newspaper violated Article 10 - Legal Resources

High damages for defamation have a “chilling effect" on freedom of expression, thus require the “most careful scrutiny” and “very strong justification”. A ECtHR landmark judgment against against abuse of defamation law

State secrets: Screen for Corruption in Montenegro - Reports

Amendments to the Law on Free Access to Information, adopted by the Montenegrin Parliament in May 2017, enable institutions to conceal information. Local NGO MANS denounces that the procedure is contrary to Constitution and European directives

PEN International - Stakeholders

PEN International is the worlds leading association of writers, working to promote literature and defend freedom of expression around the world. Founded in 1921, today it connects an international community of writers from its Secretariat in London, spanning over 100 countries, with 149 PEN Centres worldwide. PEN's campaigns, events and programmes connect writers and readers, strengthen freedom of expression, defend linguistic rights and promote quality education at the national, regional and international level across the globe. PEN International is a non-political organisation which holds Special Consultative Status at the UN and Associate Status at UNESCO.

Mass Media Defence Centre - Support Centres

The Mass Media Defence Centre is an NGO working in the field of media rights protection and the promotion of freedom of expression standards in Russia. Its primary purpose is to protect the rights of media outlets and the legal protection of journalists, also helping them to find pro bono lawyers and providing legal advice.