Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world.  It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments  in the field. We are thrilled to reveal the winners of the 2024 Columbia Global Freedom of Expression Prizes. In the category of Significant Legal Ruling, the Prize is awarded to the High Court of South Africa (Johannesburg) for the Mazetti Manageme ..read more

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world.  It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments  in the field. We look forward to celebrating CGFoE’s 10 years on April 25, 2024, and are inviting you to join us. Our landmark event, Safeguarding Free Expression: The Role of Judicial Systems in Pivotal Times, will welcome freedom of expression advocates fro ..read more

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world.  It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments  in the field. On April 25, 2024, at the turn of the decade for CGFoE, we will celebrate our many milestones and partnerships at the all-day event “Safeguarding Free Expression: The Role of Judicial Systems in Pivotal Times.” For the high-level conference ..read more

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world.  It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments  in the field. Spring is eventful. Next week, we are concluding our Webinar Series in French and English. Join us on April 2, Tuesday, for a dive into questions on Freedom of Expression Protections and Limitations within the African System. With less than ..read more

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world.  It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments  in the field. In 2024, CGFoE turns 10. Marking a decade of championing free speech, we invite you to celebrate the initiative with us. To start, we are unveiling our brand new anniversary logo. The round number 10 prompts reflection. How much has been achieved? An ..read more

This term, the U.S. Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in a total of five cases involving questions about whether and how the First Amendment to the Constitution applies to social media platforms and their users. These cases are parts of a larger effort by conservative activists to block what they claim is government censorship of people who seek to spread false information online. The most recently heard case, on March 18, 2024, was Murthy v. Missouri, about whether the federal government’s direct communication with social media platforms, specifically about online content relating to th ..read more

Should anyone be left to the mercy of trial by media? ‘Never ever. Under no circumstances,’ underlines judge Kūris in his elaborated dissenting opinion in Mesić v. Croatia (no. 2), criticising the Chamber reasoning that sets ‘a very low standard for the protection of personality rights’. The case-law develops, and new contexts emerge. One of the more intriguing cases of the last few months is Narbutas v. Lithuania. This judgment yet again touches upon a precarious interlink between one’s right to private life and freedom of expression in the context of pre-trial investigati ..read more

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world.  It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments  in the field. We have great news to share with you. This week, CGFoE launched the French Language Case Law Database. The database now hosts more than 100 briefs of landmark freedom of expression cases, and we will be adding new cases monthly. S ..read more

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world.  It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments  in the field. In today’s visual, Chat GPT interprets freedom of expression again and intrigues us with complexity. Technology is prominent in the image, yet Themis, the goddess of justice, takes over its center, holding both scales and a sword.  We are shari ..read more

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world.  It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments  in the field. ChatGPT impressed us with its vision of free speech through cubism. Today’s image is a splash of angels, shapes, and colors. The image is also three-dimensional. Look closer: it draws one’s glance in and out of its center depth. We keep sharing nomin ..read more