Court backs prosecutor over interview alleging corruption – and he gets his money back
By Emil Weber A European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) judgment has backed a former prosecutor on his comments made in the press alleging corruption in the…
In Memorium: Cherif Bassiouni
Cherif Bassiouni, one of Columbia Global Freedom of Expression’s experts, passed away last Monday, September 25, 2017. Bassiouni participated in the Justice for Free Expression…
The 2018 Global Freedom of Expression Prize Nominations Are Open!
NOMINATIONS FORM IN ENGLISH FORMULARIO DE NOMINACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL The Columbia Global Freedom of Expression Prizes celebrate judicial decisions and legal services around the world…
Public & Private Development Centre v. Power Holding Company of Nigeria
The Elusive Rule of Law to Protect Journalists
The elusive rule of law to protect journalists Dr. Agnes Callamard, Director, Global Freedom of Expression at Columbia University [1] Speech for “Ending Impunity: Upholding…
Policy Brief: An overview of Italian online and offline political communication regulation
INTRODUCTION In the lead-up of March 4, 2018 Italian elections and resting upon the experience of the last elections in the UK, France, Germany and…
Pro bono defence for journalists: two legal defence centres fighting for press freedom in Italy
Pro bono defence for journalists: two legal defence centres fighting for press freedom in Italy Ossigeno per l’Informazione and the Italian Coalition for Civil Liberties…
Two landmark judgments from Montenegro seeking to end impunity for crimes against journalists
From as far back as when Montenegro gained independence in 2006, the country has had a reputation for being a place where family and other ties were stronger than the requirements of the law, and where…
Non-Governmental Organizations Center Razgrad v. National Revenue Agency – Razgrad
Vexatious cases hindering investigative journalism in Italy
Amalia De Simone is an Italian investigative journalist. In 2016, she was honoured with the title of Cavaliere della Repubblica Italiana (“Knight of the Italian…