IPI urges Denmark to reconsider decision to keep blasphemy law Government has opportunity to set strong example on blasphemy, criminal defamation
VIENNA, Mar 9, 2015 – Denmark should set an example on freedom of expression by repealing its criminal defamation and blasphemy laws, the International Press Institute (IPI) said today.
Italian journalist given prison sentence for defamation Ruling underscores urgency of Senate reform bill
VIENNA, March 5, 2015 – An Italian court ruling sentencing the editor of a news website to nine months in prison for defaming a public prosecutor is grossly disproportionate and violates European standards on freedom of expression, the International Press Institute (IPI) said today.
In EU, calls to repeal blasphemy laws grow after Paris attacks IPI research: blasphemy, religious insult still a crime in half of member states
VIENNA, Jan 16, 2015 – Calls in Europe for the abolition of the continent’s remaining blasphemy laws have grown louder following last week’s deadly attack on Charlie Hebdo, a French magazine known for its unsparing religious satire.
Spanish journalist: ‘You have to accept the risks and cross your fingers’ IPI seminar participants share experience with abuse of defamation laws
MADRID, Dec 15, 2014 – Among the many guest speakers at IPI’s recent seminar on the abuse of defamation laws in Spain were three journalists working for independent media outlets who shared their experience of being subjected to legal action following their reports on corruption.
Roundtable raises alarm over defamation law in Slovakia IPI calls for decriminalisation, caps on damages in civil cases
VIENNA, Nov 27, 2014 – A lack of caps on damages has made civil defamation lawsuits in Slovakia a “cash cow” for plaintiffs, attendees were told at a public roundtable discussion on Tuesday organised by the International Press Institute’s (IPI) Slovak National Committee.
In Slovenia, officials indicate willingness to consider criminal defamation repeal IPI/SEEMO repeat call to drop charges against investigative journalist in official secrets case
VIENNA, Nov 24, 2014 – The International Press Institute (IPI) and the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO) today expressed optimism about the possibility of defamation reform in Slovenia following statements of good will from key Slovenian officials.
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