Alarmed by the chilling effect that abusive lawsuits have on freedom of expression and public participation,  the Council of Europe has issued a recommendation to its 46 member states aimed at countering the use of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), often used against journalists and other public watchdogs. The  Committee of Ministers  calls on … Continuă lectura Council of Europe urges member states to counter abusive lawsuits aimed at silencing journalists