The Coalition Against SLAPPs in Europe (CASE), the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF), and the Council of Europe will co-host the second European Anti-SLAPP Conference on November 14, 2024. The event will focus on combating SLAPPs—strategic lawsuits intended to intimidate and silence those exercising their rights to public participation. The conference will introduce Europe’s first standards against SLAPPs, including the Council of Europe’s recommendation and an EU package to protect public participants from abusive legal actions. Attendees will explore legislative frameworks, national implementation strategies, and hear testimonies from SLAPP victims. High-level representatives from European institutions, journalists, lawyers, policymakers, and civil society members, including BCSDN representatives, will be present to discuss and support these initiatives. The event highlights collaborative efforts by CASE and other organizations to safeguard freedom of expression and enhance protections for public engagement across Europe. More information is available here.
Source: European Anti- SLAPP Conference