Lobbying on EU action against abusive litigation targeting journalists and rights defenders

EU action against abusive litigation targeting journalists and rights defenders

Justice and fundamental rights

The initiative aims to ensure that journalists and rights defenders are protected when facing lawsuits that are lodged against them with the aim or effect of dissuading them from informing the public and engaging with public interest matters.

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Public consultation

ID: 13192

Lobbying Activity

4 responses

Consultation response

Sdružení pro internetový rozvoj, 29 Jun 2022

As an association representing (among other) publishers, news agencies and TV companies, we perceive the difficult situation of journalists in some of the EU member states. Therefore, we understand and support the goals of the proposed directive against SLAPPs. Nevertheless, we would like to share…

Consultation response

Le cose che vanno International, 31 Oct 2021

Poiché siamo una associazione attiva in campo sociale, nel campo della cittadinanza attiva, nel campo dei diritti umani e della democrazia locale, questa consultazione pubblica dell’Ue, che coinvolge anche gli attivisti del terzo settore, ci interessa da vicino. La nostra esperienza ci suggerisce…

Consultation response

Global Institute for Structure relevance, Anonymity and Decentralisation i.G., 29 Oct 2021

>>Challenges: GISAD welcomes the European strategy against abusive litigation. The issue is a top priority for GISAD. The EU Commission have evidence that companies seeking to promote a civil liberties-friendly internet, are being severely hampered. Only then is it plausible that Europe has…

Consultation response

Asociación de Víctimas de corrupción judicial, 5 Oct 2021

In Spain, the practice of bringing legal proceedings against complainants of violations of EU law is widespread. Complaints are always made and always include violations of Human Rights. Fear is pursued among the population. The fear to denounce. And public scorn is made of everything that…