UPDATE
Unveiling the shroud of secrecy: Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement
ARTICLE 19 releases a legal analysis of the recently leaked Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (a multilateral trade agreement negotiated largely in secret by 12 countries in the Asia Pacific region) where we review provisions relating to copyright and compliance with international human rights standards.
LEGAL ANALYSIS
Italy: Defamation must be decriminalised
ARTICLE 19 analyses Italy's defamation law which is currently tabled for review by the Senate, for its compliance with international freedom of expression standards. The law, adopted by the Chamber of Deputies on 17 October 2013, introduces amendments to several laws dealing with civil and criminal defamation.
Read our full legal analysis here >STATEMENT
Regional Forum: Protection of Civic Space for Journalists and Human Rights Defenders
The Regional Forum on the “Protection of Civic Space for Journalists and Human Rights Defenders” was held in Bamako from 20 to 21 November 2013. The forum’s principal objective was to reflect on the way and means of implementing efficient mechanisms to guarantee freedom of expression for journalists and human rights defenders, and more broadly, for all citizens.
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ADVOCACY LETTER
Joint Letter to Open Government Partnership
We join other civil society organisations to write to the Chairs of the Open Government Partnership to express our concerns about allegations of state surveillance practices.
Inspect the contents of the letter here
LONDON EVENT
The Leveson Anniversary Lecture (today!)
To mark the first anniversary of the Leveson Inquiry David Yelland (former editor of The Sun) will deliver a keynote speech, which will be followed by a discussion from a distinguished panel of speakers about the future of press regulation in the UK.
- What: The Leveson Anniversary Lecture given by David Yelland; followed by a panel discussion and questions and answers.
- When: Friday 29th November 2013, 14.30-16.00
- Where: Free Word Centre, Farringdon Road, London. EC1R 3GA Click here for more details >
REPORT LAUNCH EVENT
Computer Crimes in Iran: Online Repression in Practice
To mark the launch of its follow-up report on the Computer Crimes Law in Iran, ARTICLE 19 is hosting a panel discussion on the impact of the law on cyber activists and bloggers. ARTICLE 19 invites you to join us for an evening exploring online repression in Iran.The event will feature the following participants and will be hosted by
Drewery Dyke (Amnesty International):
- Thomas Hughes, Executive Director, ARTICLE 19
- Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran
- Karen Reilly, Development Director, TOR Project
- Gissou Nia, Executive Director, Iran Human Rights Documentation Centre
- Chair: Drewery Dyke, Iran Researcher,Amnesty International
Tickets are free and can be booked
here.
BLOG
Marco Civil debate postponed… again
The Marco Civil has been on the agenda of the Chamber of Representatives since 28 October 2013. A surge of calls for a free and democratic internet have begun ever since in Brasilia, spreading rapidly across social networks. After several months of discussion, parliamentary leaders have decided to postpone the vote for the Marco Civil for the third time, frustrating efforts for a free internet.
Find out what's happening here >
