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Freedom of the press and freedom of speech

Freepik
We use legal means to ensure that fundamental rights such as freedom of the press and freedom of expression are not disproportionately restricted, whether through intimidation, excessive official measures, or criminal prosecution. Independent media and open social exchange are the foundation of a vibrant democracy. The press and citizens must be able to conduct independent research, identify abuses, and express criticism freely.

Our cases

Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 5

Freedom of Expression in Social Networks

Court Proceeding
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 3, 5

Twitter blocking by public authorities

Project
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 5

Expert opinion on academic freedom

Research Study
Democracy and fundamental rights, Freedom in the digital age
Art. 1

Conference: 9/11, two decades later: a constitutional search for clues

Event
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 5

Call for whistleblowing

Invocation
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 5

Independent science needs transparency

Court Proceeding
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 5, 9

linksunten.indymedia

Amicus Curiae
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 5

Freedom of the press study

Research Study
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 10

Quad9 website blocking: No copyright liability for DNS services!

Court Proceeding
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 1

The Marie Munk Initiative - with law against hatred on the internet

Project
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 5, 12

Anti-whistleblowing Act "handling stolen data"

Court Proceeding
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 5, 12

Public criticism of racism in the police must be possible

Court Proceeding
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 1

Conference: 75 years of the Basic Law

Event
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 5

Radio Dreyeckland: Search of editorial offices violates freedom of the press

Court Proceeding
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 5

State Geodata: Bavaria abuses copyright to restrict freedom of the press

Court Proceeding
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 5

Music Industry v. Uberspace: Video downloads are not copyright­infringement!

Court Proceeding
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 5, 14

control ©: Copyright and Freedom of Communi­cation.

Project
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 5, 12

Open data: Government information belongs to the public

Gerichtsverfahren
Democracy and fundamental rights
Art. 5

Danger to press freedom: Investigative journalist sentenced for quoting from court order

Gerichtsverfahren
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