Supporting those who speak out

Blueprint for Free Speech is a non-profit charity that works internationally to promote the right to freedom of expression. Our work defends Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which asserts the right to freedom of opinion and expression for all people.

RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS & INITIATIVES

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Reports

Blueprint has created one of the largest free libraries of original research reports on different countries’ whistleblower laws and policies. This is our original research on freedom of speech issues, including whistleblower protection.

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Laws

Blueprint’s Free Library of Laws Impacting on Whistleblowing Protection. This library of legislation provides many of the laws that affect whether and how whistleblowers can seek legal protection in different countries.

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Blueprint Prize

The Blueprint Whistleblowing Prizes are a set of prizes awarded to whistleblowers in recognition of bravery, integrity, commitment to the public interest and positive and enduring impact.

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Projects

Here you can view Blueprint’s ongoing projects - including our Anti-SLAPP contact point for Germany, noslapp.de, plus free software projects Ricochet Refresh and Gosling.

News
German court reduced amount in dispute in proceedings with reference to EU SLAPP Directive
German court reduced amount in dispute in proceedings with reference to EU SLAPP Directive

The fact that the Higher Regional Court in Dresden, Germany based its decision on a directive that has not yet been implemented is unusual and raises a number of questions. In order to ensure effective and comprehensive protection against SLAPP claims and to clarify potential uncertainties among judges, the legislator must swiftly and fully transpose the directive into German law.

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The legal advisory board of the German No SLAPP contact point in conversation: Dr. Jonas Kahl
The legal advisory board of the German No SLAPP contact point in conversation: Dr. Jonas Kahl

Attorney Dr. Jonas Kahl: "When dealing with SLAPPs, it is particularly important to be able to separate any smokescreens from the actual core of the dispute. Only on this basis can clients gain a realistic view of the actual risks of the dispute."

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Assange was held as a political prisoner, says Council of Europe
Assange was held as a political prisoner, says Council of Europe

Europe’s top human rights body acknowledges the chilling effect of WikiLeaks Publisher’s detention for media freedom

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Julian Assange addresses Council of Europe in first public speech as a free man
Julian Assange addresses Council of Europe in first public speech as a free man

In his first public statement since his release from prison, Assange calls for journalistic solidarity - "we all need to stick together to hold the line"

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