Summary
A proposal to protect journalists, activists, and researchers from abusive 'SLAPP' lawsuits intended to silence public debate. 9 27.02.2024
Report
lawyer
justice
civil law
human rights
social policy
administrative law
freedom of assembly
freedom of assembly
public administration
information and information processing
Key points
- The directive aims to protect a wide range of actors including journalists, whistleblowers, NGOs, and academics from abusive litigation.
- It introduces procedural safeguards such as the early dismissal of court proceedings that are found to be unfounded or abusive.
- Defendants would have the right to recover full legal costs and compensation for both material and non-material damages, such as reputational or psychological harm.
- Member States are encouraged to establish national funds and 'one-stop shops' to provide legal and psychological support to victims.
Vote
PPE (172)
S&D (139)
Renew (102)
Verts/ALE (71)
ECR (68)
ID (59)
NI (51)
The Left (36)
Total
543 In favor47 Against31 Abstained77 Absent
Vote
PPE
S&D
Renew
Verts/ALE
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The Left
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Speeches
29 Speeches in total
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Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on protecting persons who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings (“Strategic lawsuits against public participation”)
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on protecting persons who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings (“Strategic lawsuits against public participation”)
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on protecting persons who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings (“Strategic lawsuits against public participation”)
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on protecting persons who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings (“Strategic lawsuits against public participation”)
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on protecting persons who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings (“Strategic lawsuits against public participation”)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on protecting persons who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings (“Strategic lawsuits against public participation”)
Protection of journalists and human rights defenders from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings
Protection of journalists and human rights defenders from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings
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