Tag: freespeech
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Franco Debono confirms that he wants to restrict free speech by increasing libel damages
One thing leads to another and soon people start telling you really who they are and what they want. In response to my article published earlier today, Franco Debono confirmed his position that free speech laws in Malta are too permissive and that libel damages need to increase. He brings up the example of Johnny…
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Malta is the second highest country in Europe after Poland with SLAPP cases against journalists
Poland is the highest country with SLAPP cases against journalists in Europe followed by Malta. The report was compiled by the Daphne Foundation and can be found here. Most of the cases are started by politicians, followed by businesspeople, and most of the cases are related to allegations of corruption. Mark CamilleriWebsite Editor Historian and…