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Despite Danish repeal, blasphemy laws still common in Europe Lawmakers in Canada, Greece, Ireland among those considering abolition of outdated blasphemy, religious insult provisions

Austria, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, News, Poland

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Polish defence minister seeks charges against journalist Tomasz Piątek could face prison in case alleging exposé amounted to ‘coercion’, ‘insult’

News, Poland

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Albania judge’s suit highlights defamation law abuse Controversial jurist seeks €83k in ‘moral damages’ from media outlets, journalists

Albania, News

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IPI Report: Trends in Civil Compensation for Defamation in Europe IPI research examines average damage awards for defamation in selected countries

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Analysis sees progressive evolution in Slovak civil defamation cases New jurisprudence said to help rein in excessive protection for public officials

News, Slovakia

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Turkey not alone in shielding leaders from criticism 24 OSCE states criminalise insult to heads of state, study reveals

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