Sciences Citoyennes et 118 autres autres organisations interpellent les institutions de l’Union européenne dans le but d’obtenir une législation à même de protéger la démocratie et les droits fondamentaux. L’appel est en anglais.
Ending Gag Lawsuits in Europe Protecting Democracy and Fundamental Rights
The problem: gag lawsuits against public interest defenders
The EU must end gag lawsuits used to silence individuals and organisations that hold those in positions of power to account. Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) are lawsuits brought forward by powerful actors (e.g. companies, public officials in their private capacity, high profile persons) to harass and silence those speaking out in the public interest. Typical victims are those with a watchdog role, for instance: journalists, activists, informal associations, academics, trade unions, media organisations and civil society organisations. Lire la suite
