Supreme Court gives extra protection to authorities against criticism
The Brazilian Supreme Court upheld a law that increases penalties for defamation, slander, and libel against public officials, raising concerns about freedom of expression.
Exclusive: Former Human Rights Commissioner Lee Chung-sang Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Media Report, Ultimately Reversed by Supreme Court
Former National Human Rights Commission Commissioner Lee Chung-sang's defamation lawsuit against a newspaper was reversed by South Korea's Supreme Court, which ruled that the articles in question were in the public interest.
Police Investigate Park Na-rae as the First Accused in Violations of the Medical Law
Police are currently investigating broadcaster Park Na-rae for alleged violations of the medical law and special injury.
Reviewing the defamation law after the Dumpen verdict
The Swedish government and the SD party are reviewing defamation laws following a notable ruling against the publisher responsible for the website Dumpen.
Rotman secretly recorded the committee's legal advisor and used the recording in his lawsuit against Channel 12 News
Smicha Rotman, head of the Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee in the Knesset, secretly recorded the committee's legal advisor and used the recording in his defamation lawsuit against Channel 12 News.
Strengthening Punishment for Defamation: Has it become a solution for online slander? Thoughts from Hana Kimura's mother
Three years after the enforcement of the revised Criminal Law strengthening defamation penalties, a report from Japan's Ministry of Justice indicates it has had some effect on combating online slander, but calls for further legal adjustments persist.
‘Comfort Women’ Insult Alliance Raises Voices Despite President's Warning... “Legislation on Comfort Women Victims Law Must Be Accelerated”
New Right figures are amplifying their denial of the Japanese military 'comfort women' issue following President Lee Jae-myung's public criticism and police investigation into the defamation of the 'Peace Girl Statue'.
Garlasco, the lawyer Massimo Lovati on trial for defamation
Lawyer Massimo Lovati, former defender of Andrea Sempio, is set to stand trial for defamation against colleagues Enrico and Fabio Giarda, following accusations from the Milan public prosecutor.
Garlasco, former lawyer of Sempio Lovati on trial: 'He defamed the lawyers of Alberto Stasi'
Former lawyer Massimo Lovati has been put on trial for defamation against the Giarda law firm, which represented Alberto Stasi in previous litigation.
‘Comfort Women Victims Law’ Amendment Passed by National Assembly Committee… Punishment for Defamation and Spreading False Facts
The National Assembly's Gender Equality and Family Committee approved an amendment to protect and support victims of Japanese military 'comfort women', penalizing defamation and the spread of false information.