The case is an example of how actors from the right-wing spectrum repeatedly use legal action to fend off justified criticism.

German real estate company Dawonia has taken legal action against tenants who are defending themselves against raising ancillary costs. Dawonia's reaction bears many of the hallmarks of a SLAPP.

The new edition includes explanations of terms, comments on the European draft directive and the debate in Germany, some example cases and practical advice on effective defense against SLAPPs.

SLAPP cases are different because they aren’t simply transactional in nature… they cannot be treated and handled by applying the ordinary rules of the game

In 2004, Romania passed one of Europe’s better whistleblowing laws - despite pressure from the EU, the country is now rolling back protections

Blueprint for Free Speech hold session at CCC 2022 conference with AkJ* Munich and Dr. Jasper Prigge

Blueprint for Free Speech has published a document identifying the most urgent and worrying problems that remain in the draft

A Greek lawmaker and Vice-President of the European Parliament has been arrested in connection with allegations that Qatar – currently hosting the World Cup – tried tried to gain favour through corruption

The recipients’ disclosures have had a global impact, revealing serious wrongdoing across the spectrum: from war crimes to financial corruption and police crimes

Shadow AG Julian Leeser alleged the decision to drop the prosecution had been made for party political reasons, implying a future Liberal administration may take a different view

Draft report of the PEGA committee is highly critical of member states and the European Commission

Whistleblower remains the only person to be charged in Australian war crimes scandal