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Freedom of expression and defamation (2016)

Droits de l'homme et démocratie
Format : Papier Papier PDF PDF Epub
978-92-871-8250-0
Type de document :
Livre
Format :
Papier
Langue :
Anglais
Dimensions :
16 x 24 cm
Nombre de pages :
70
Tarlach McGonagle
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Freedom of expression and defamation: where do we draw the line?

Freedom of expression is a fundamental freedom, one of the cornerstones of democracy in Europe, enshrined in various key texts, including the European Convention on Human Rights. But the boundaries between freedom to criticise and damaging a person’s honour or reputation are not always very clear. By defining public insults and defamation, the law can set limits on freedom of expression, which is neither absolute nor boundless. But how far can it go?

This study examines the details of the European Court of Human Right’s case law on defamation. It explores a range of substantive and procedural issues that the Court has considered, and clarifies the concept of defamation, positioning it in relation to freedom of expression and public debate. It explains how overly protective defamation laws can have a chilling effect on freedom of expression and public debate, and discusses the proportionality of defamation laws and their application.

Contents

Acknowledgements
Executive summary
Introduction
          Background
          Structure and scope
1. Defining and positioning defamat ion
          1.1. Freedom of expression
          1.2. Definitions, purposes, delimitations, distinctions and balancing exercises
          1.3. Public debate
          1.4. Chilling effect
          1.5. Proportionality
2. Substantive issues   
          2.1. Facts and value judgments
          2.2. Subject of the statement
          2.3. Who is liable?
          2.4. Defences
3. Procedural and remedial issues   
          3.1. Procedural safeguards
          3.2. Civil measures and remedies
          3.3. Criminal sanctions
Conclusions   
Case law   
The authors

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