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Azerbaijan: Council of Europe must uphold its human rights credentials
23 Jan 2013
ARTICLE 19 calls on the Council of Europe (CoE) to…
Statement
Azerbaijan: Adoption of Council of Europe resolutions is essential for human rights protection and democratic progress
21 Jan 2013
The International Partnership Group, coordinated by…
Italy: Solidarity with a Newspaper Director Under Home Arrest For Defamation
30 Nov 2012
ARTICLE 19 is appalled by the decision of the Italian…
Kazakhstan: Civil Code Restrictions on Freedom of Expression
22 Aug 2012
In July 2012, ARTICLE 19 reviewed the civil law regime…
Ethiopia: Charges against Feteh Newspaper editor Temesgen Desalegn must be dropped
10 Aug 2012
ARTICLE 19 condemns the criminal charges of defamation…
Italy: Prison sentences for defamation violate freedom of expression
08 Aug 2012
ARTICLE 19 calls on the Italian Parliament to repeal…
Statement
Kenya: Religious leaders are public figures and should tolerate a high level of criticism
27 Jul 2012
ARTICLE 19 is increasingly concerned about threats…
Russia: ARTICLE 19 urges Federation Council to protect free expression as State Duma approves re-criminalisation of defamation
17 Jul 2012
On Friday 13 July 2012, the last day of the parliamentary…
Defamation maps: criminal and civil laws
17 Jul 2012
ARTICLE 19 has several maps that cover defamation legislation.Click…
Statement
UK: Government promises defamation reform
11 May 2012
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Press release
Thailand: ‘Uncle SMS’ dies after serving 3 months of his 20-year prison sentence
10 May 2012
Amphon Tangnoppaku, also known as Ar Kong or ‘Uncle…
Statement
Thailand: Court should release journalist prosecuted under lèse majesté law
30 Apr 2012
ARTICLE 19 has submitted an amicus brief to a Bangkok…
Statement
Latin America: Free expression and the law in 2011
01 Mar 2012
This statement highlights the major legal developments…
Ecuador: Punitive Sentences Issued in El Universo Case Violate Freedom of Expression
16 Feb 2012
ARTICLE 19 is very concerned by a ruling today by Ecuador’s…
Ecuador: Writers sentenced to pay $1 million damages to President Correa
08 Feb 2012
ARTICLE 19 is extremely concerned about the decision…
Thailand: Grandfather sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for anti-monarchy text messages
24 Nov 2011
Amphon Tangnoppaku, also known as Ar Kong, has been…
Press release
UN: Spotlight on Thailand’s Lèse-Majesté Law and Computer Crimes Act
06 Oct 2011
Thailand’s freedom of expression record –…
Thailand: Freedom of Expression On Trial
31 Aug 2011
The trial of a well-respected online media editor and…
Press release
Zimbabwe: Drop criminal defamation charges
05 Aug 2011
ARTICLE 19 deplores the recent arrests and continuous…
Statement
Peru: TV reporter sentenced to two years for defamation
27 Jul 2011
As Peruvian TV reporter Hans Francisco Andrade Chávez…
Statement
Ecuador: imprisoned journalists, fined newspaper
22 Jul 2011
In a July 20 ruling, an Ecuadorian judge sentenced…
David Leslie White, the Royal Gazette Limited & The Bermuda Press Limited v. Julian Ernest Sinclair Hall
14 Jul 2011
Theme:DefamationSub-Issues:Other defencesTest: Penalty: Decision:tapes…
Country report
South East Asia: the state of free expression
14 Jul 2011
On 15 – 16 July 2011, a Regional Symposium on…
Press release
Malaysia: Charles Hector Defamation Case Cause for Concern
27 Jun 2011
Kuala Lumpur, 27.06.11: Ahead of Malaysia human right…
Press release
Colombia: The Supreme Court’s Decision on Criminal Defamation Undermines Free Speech
09 Jun 2011
See the full text at: http://www.article19.org/pdfs/press/colombia-the-supreme-court-s-decision-on-criminal-defamation-undermines-free.pdf
Press release
INDONESIA: Million-Dollar Defamation Award to Suharto’s Son Setbacks Freedom of Expression
26 May 2011
Jakarta 26.05.11: The youngest son of Indonesia’s…
Press release
France: Criminal Defamation Threatens Academic Freedom
03 Mar 2011
Paris 03.03.11: In anticipation of a judgement by a…
Mexico: Puebla State Decriminalises Defamation
25 Feb 2011
See the full text at: http://www.article19.org/pdfs/press/mexico-puebla-state-decriminalises-defamation.pdf
Kazakhstan: Unfulfilled Pledges for Free Speech Protection
25 Feb 2011
London, 25.2.11: In a statement released today, ARTICLE…
Press release
Save London from Libel Tourists
24 Feb 2011
London 24.02.11: The practice of intimidating and silencing…
UK: Libel Tourism Case Dismissed – Victory for Freedom of Expression
24 Feb 2011
See the full text at: http://www.article19.org/pdfs/press/uk-libel-tourism-case-dismissed-victory-for-freedom-of-expression.pdf
India: Ministers Move to Decriminalise Defamation
21 Feb 2011
London, 21.02.2011: ARTICLE 19 welcomes the Indian…
Iraq: ARTICLE 19 and IFJ Welcome Guardian's Appeal Court Victory in Iraqi Defamation Case
14 Jan 2011
ARTICLE 19 and the International Federation of Journalists…
Uganda: ARTICLE 19 Welcomes Court Decision in Sedition Case Against Journalist
07 Oct 2010
A Ugandan Magistrates Court in Kampala dismissed sedition…
Mexico: The State of Veracruz Decriminalises Defamation
26 Jul 2010
ARTICLE 19 welcomes the draft bill to decriminalise…
Legal analysis
Armenia: Analysis of the Draft Laws Amending the Defamation Legislation
25 May 2010
See the full text at: http://www.article19.org/pdfs/analysis/armenia-analysis-of-the-draft-laws-amending-the-defamation-legislation.pdf
Letter from Civil Society Organizations to State Representatives: ‘Defamation of Religion’ at the 13th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
15 Mar 2010
Letter to Member States of the UN. See the full text…
Iraq: Alan Rusbridger and Gaith Salim Abd al Ahad
26 Jan 2010
Amicus brief on the case of the President of the Intelligence…
Iraq: IFJ and ARTICLE 19 Pledge Support for UK Guardian Newspaper in Defamation Case
25 Jan 2010
ARTICLE 19, the International Federation of Journalists…
Russia: ARTICLE 19 Concerned About Continued Harassment of Oleg Orlov Under Criminal Defamation Laws
16 Dec 2009
ARTICLE 19 expresses its concern about the ongoing…
Innovadora investigación muestra el impacto de la difamación civil sobre la libertad de expresión
14 Dec 2009
ARTICLE 19 lanzó el primer y único estudio global…
Innovative Research Shows Impact of Civil Defamation on Freedom of Expression
07 Dec 2009
Press release on the launch of new research on civil…
Maldives: Defamation Decriminalised
25 Nov 2009
Press release regarding the decriminalisation of defamation…
United Kingdom: Defamation Decriminalised
13 Nov 2009
Press release on the decriminalisation of defamation. See…
United Kingdom: Government Begins Decriminalisation of Defamation, Concerns Remain for Northern Ireland
19 Oct 2009
Press release on the defamation decriminalisation process…
Thailand: Impact of Defamation Law on Freedom of Expression
30 Jul 2009
Report on the impact of defamation on freedom of expression…
Thailand: Impact of Defamation Thai
30 Jul 2009
Thailand: Impact of Defamation Thai See the full text…
Thailand: Report on Defamation Law
30 Jul 2009
Press release on the impact of defamation law on freedom…
Azerbaijan: ARTICLE 19 Condemns Conviction of Journalists for Defamation
23 Jul 2009
ARTICLE 19 condemns the conviction of Faramaz Novruzoglu…