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At Media Defence, we provide legal support to hundreds of journalists every year.

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A free press is essential for the protection of all other human rights.

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How to Apply

Usualliy applications are made by the lawyer handling the case but they can also be made by the journalist, the family or friends of the journalist or a relevant support organization

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If you are applying as a lawyer handling the case, you will need to:

  • have identified a lawyer to handle the case (if you have not yet found a lawyer please contact us first and we may be able to put you in touch with lawyers we have worked with previously)
  • complete the full application form
  • provide copies of the legal documents
  • provide a budget breakdown (we will only cover legal costs)
  • provide a link to or copy of the relevant article/s or post/s associated with the case
  • provide a power of attorney between you and the journalist you are representing
Apply for Help

If you have any technical issues accessing the online form, please email info@mediadefence.org with details of the issue so we can resolve the problem.