Дебатът за подходящото правно средство за преследване на обидата и клеветата
The debate over the appropriate legal tool for prosecuting insults and defamation

Author(s): Efrem Efremov
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Media studies, Communication studies, EU-Legislation
Published by: Факултет по журналистика и масова комуникация, Софийски университет „Св. Кл. Охридски”
Keywords: insult; defamation; right to freedom of expression; European Court of Human Rights
Summary/Abstract: Decriminalizing insult and defamation is complex and requires careful consideration. Bringing the rules and practices related to defamation into line with the practice of the European Court of Human Rights is a multifaceted task requiring the efforts of the legislature, the judiciary, and the media. The legislature is obliged to take into account the consensus within international organizations on the decriminalization of defamation and to ensure that the defamation law is of high quality, so that citizens can foresee the consequences of a given action and regulate their behavior accordingly. The laws must also include the necessary procedural safeguards to ensure adequate protection for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression.

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