4 Amendments of Victor NEGRESCU related to 2022/0117(COD)
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Court proceedings against public participation may have an adverse impact on the credibility and reputation of journalists and human rights defenders and exhaust their financial and other resources. Because of such proceedings, the publication of information on a matter of public interest may be delayed or altogether avoided. The length of procedures and the financial pressure may have a chilling effect on journalists and human rights defenders. The existence of such practices may therefore have a deterrent effect on their work by contributing to self-censorship in anticipation of possible future court proceedings, which leads to the impoverishment of public debate to the detriment of society as a whole. Furthermore, such instances may also create precedents that ultimately lead to hampering public participation, spread of disinformation and lack of trust among the Union’s citizens. In addition to procedural safeguards, training for journalists and lawyers defending journalists in such cases can be a powerful support instrument and countermeasure against SLAPPs.
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a court or tribunal seised of court proceedings against public participation may accept that non- governmental organisations safeguarding or promoting the rights of persons engaging in public participation may take part in those proceedings, either in support of the defendant or to provide information. Non-governmental organisations should therefore be encouraged to engage in court proceedings with the aim of providing added value, as the respective court or tribunal may also take into account any submissions made by such organisations.
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall empower courts and tribunals to adopt an early decision to dismiss, in full or in part, court proceedings against public participation as manifestly unfounded when there are indications that the claim was brought for an abusive, malicious or dishonest purpose against public participation.
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a natural or legal person who has suffered harm as a result of an abusive court proceedings against public participation is able to claim and to obtain full compensation for that harm, including any loss of income, reputation or opportunity.