This seminar aims to equip participants with a nuanced understanding of the legal landscape surrounding freedom of expression, balancing theoretical knowledge with practical insights into its application and challenges in contemporary society.

It offers an in-depth analysis of current jurisprudence concerning the right to access information, freedom of expression, and protection against retaliation. Within each topic, the presentations address the existing protection mechanisms regarding specific groups, including journalists, and whistleblowers as well as on the obligations on state and private actors to foster information exchange and media freedom.

Key topics

• Balance between the right to information and other interests (data protection, business confidentiality)
• Countering SLAPPs in practice
• Freedom of expression and social media
• Digital harassment
• Addressing privacy concerns and data protection
• Judicial perspectives on modern protests