‼️@EP_Justice has adopted its opinion (rapp: @RamonaStrugariu / 51👍 5👎 40⃣)) on protecting journalists, activists, and whistleblowers from SLAPPs
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation are abusive legal actions targeting political rights and freedom of expression.
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EP_Justice/status/1660958320767770624
@RamonaStrugariu @EP_Legal ➡️ a longer list of activities that constitute a “matter of public interest” - from reporting on environmental crimes to artistic expression
➡️ an obligation for EU countries to ensure swift and fair judicial proceedings in these matters
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EP_Justice/status/1660958473788571650
@RamonaStrugariu @EP_Legal ➡️ rules on the establishment of a national fund (partially funded by relevant penalties) to compensate SLAPP victims
➡️ a broad array of other support mechanisms and preventive measures
Next step: vote in @EP_Legal
📄 Text to be available here: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/popups/ficheprocedure.do?reference=2022/0117(COD)&l=en
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EP_Justice/status/1660958525839876096
@RamonaStrugariu MEPs in @EP_Justice ask @EP_Legal (as the committee responsible) to include in the final draft report:
➡️ a broad, indicative range of rights defenders to be covered by the new rules
➡️ a wider scope to include all relevant fundamental rights and public scrutiny activities
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EP_Justice/status/1660958399037595650