In its judgment of 28 November 2013 in the case of Österreichische Vereinigung zur Erhaltung, Stärkung und Schaffung eines wirtschaftlich gesunden land- und forstwirtschaftlichen Grundbesitzes v. Austria (OVESSG) the European Court of Human Rights has further clarified and expanded the scope of application of Article 10 of the Convention with regard to the right of access to public documents. The judgment is especially supportive for requests by journalists and NGOs to have access to official documents.
Media Defence Mourns the Death of Sara Mendiola
Media Defence mourns the passing of Sara Mendiola Landeros, Executive Director of Propuesta Cívica, and one of Mexico's foremost legal advocates for journalists.
Upcoming Webinar | Disconnected Justice: The Non-Implementation of Internet Shutdown Judgments
September 28, 2026 1:30 PM UK / 1:30 PM Nigeria / 7:30 AM Colombia / 8:30 AM New York / 6:00 PM India In Collaboration with Access Now Governments worldwide
Introducing Breaking Ground: A New Impact Series from Media Defence
Media Defence is launching Breaking Ground, a new Impact Series that explores how our work, and that of our partners, is making a tangible difference for press freedom around the