The rules aim to ensure the EU-wide protection of journalists, media organisations, activists, academics, artists and researchers against unfounded and abusive legal proceedings The new law will apply in cross-border cases and protect people and organisations active in areas like fundamental rights, the environment, the fight against disinformation and corruption investigations against abusive court proceedings […]Anti-SLAPP: MEPs reach deal with member states to defend critical voices
December 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The rules aim to ensure the EU-wide protection of journalists, media organisations, activists, academics, artists and researchers against unfounded and abusive legal proceedings The new law will apply in cross-border cases and protect people and organisations active in areas like fundamental rights, the environment, the fight against disinformation and corruption investigations against abusive court proceedings […]Anti-SLAPP: EU protection against legal actions that silence critical voices
June 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Journalists, media organisations, activists, academics, artists and researchers should be protected against unfounded and abusive legal proceedings. The Legal Affairs Committee adopted its position on new rules to ensure EU-wide protection from vexatious lawsuits against public participation with 15 votes in favour, 1 against and 1 abstention. The new draft rules contain safeguards against strategic […]
