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Democracy Drinks | Hate Speech = Free Speech?

In this month’s edition of Democracy Drinks Berlin, Liberties, joined by GFF's free speech expert Felix Reda, re-imagined a brighter future for social media platforms. Read on to learn why he thinks a community-led approach is the way forward.

privacy , surveillance

November 23, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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What is Judicial Interpretation: Definition, Methods

Judges rely on judicial interpretation to understand the meaning of the law. In European courts, the flexibility of judicial interpretation has been used to broaden human rights law to reflect evolving social norms and values.

#DemandingOnDemocracy , free courts

November 22, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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Civil Society Letter Supporting Roberto Saviano Facing Defamation Trial

Liberties, alongside The Coalition Against SLAPPs in Europe, expresses solidarity with Italian writer Roberto Saviano who risks imprisonment for criticizing Prime Minister Meloni. The criminal defamation suit is unacceptable and hinders free speech.

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November 16, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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Civil Disobedience and Its Effects in Recent History Through 12 Examples

What does civil disobedience mean? What are the types of civil disobedience? Why do people do it? What are the effects? Illustration through 12 examples over two centuries and four continents.

free speech , #WeDecide

November 15, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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What is a White Hat Hacker?

What is a white hat hacker, and what’s the difference between them and other hackers? Here’s why internet hacking isn’t always bad or illegal.

privacy , surveillance

November 08, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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Civil Society Public Letter on the Council’s Proposed General Approach to the Regulation of Political Advertising

Liberties, alongside 30 civil society organisation (CSOs), has co-signed a letter addressed to the Czech Presidency calling for a regulation on political advertising that delivers for democracy and fundamental rights.

#TargetedPolAds

October 31, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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7 Biggest Privacy Concerns Around Facial Recognition Technology

The use of facial recognition technology is expanding rapidly. One of the fastest growing surveillance technologies, it is present in our everyday lives - often without us realising. But the danger it poses to our privacy is finally being taken seriously.

surveillance , privacy

October 25, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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What is Advocacy Work: Definition, Duties, Importance

What is advocacy work? What types of advocacy are there? What duties does it include? Why is it important?

#DemandingOnDemocracy , #MeAndMyRights

October 18, 2022 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

EU Recovery Fund: How Does it Operate? How Much Money is Available?

The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged economies around the world. To tackle the damages caused by the pandemic, in late 2020 the European Union created an unprecedented stimulus package to support the recovery and investment efforts of member countries.

#HumanRightsUnderCorona , #DemandingOnDemocracy

October 11, 2022 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

Born In Italy – But Never Italian? Speechbag Podcast E11

Campaigners are working to change Italy’s citizenship law, which deprives so many children who were born in Italy of citizenship. Now, with a new right-wing government set to take power, the future is more uncertain than ever.

October 11, 2022 • LibertiesEU

Democracy & Justice

What are Civil Liberties: Definition, Role, Connection to Civil Rights

Civil liberties are natural rights inherent to every citizen which protects them from tyranny by the state. The degree to which these liberties are enjoyed by people is an important indicator of the quality of a given country’s democracy.

#DemandingOnDemocracy , #WeDecide

October 04, 2022 • LibertiesEU

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