Paul Schabas: Canadian Freedom of Expression in 2015-2016 – Some Highlights
Following is the introduction to Paul Schabas’ presentation prepared for the annual Justice for Free Expression Conference being held on 4-5 April, 2016. Download the…
Following is the introduction to Paul Schabas’ presentation prepared for the annual Justice for Free Expression Conference being held on 4-5 April, 2016. Download the…
The en banc review of the Sixth Circuit reversed its previous judgment and determined that the Bible Believers’ speech was protected by the First Amendment even if it could be considered offensive and loathsome. The court also concluded that the Wayne County officials effectuated a heckler’s veto which violated the First Amendment. Wayne County did not prove a legitimate interest in order to limit the right to freedom of expression of the Bible Believers.
Corresponding Law Reference – Sunday Times v UK 2 E.H.R.R 245 (1979), is a lower court reference. It may be unnecessary because it was of the higher ECtHR.
Global Magnitsky Awards Outstanding Human Rights Activist Presented To Loujain al-Hathloul Agnès Callamard Director of Columbia University Global Freedom of Expression United Nations Special…
This guide was originally published by the European Court of Human Rights and can also be found here. Note to Readers This Guide is part…
In recognition of World Press Freedom Day, the European Audiovisual Observatory has published the seventh edition of the third e-book in the European Audiovisual Observatory’s…
This article was originally published by IFEX in recognition of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI) and is reposted here…
On 5 May, Paraguay will be evaluated within the third cycle of the UPR. IFEX member in Paraguay SPP and the IFEX-ALC network have proposed…
CGFoE filed written observations on freedom of expression and unprotected speech to the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human…
On Monday, 3 May, UNESCO released a new issue brief on transparency and accountability in the digital age as part of its series titled World…