In a memorandum dated 1 June 2022, the Ministry of Justice stated that Denmark has no legislation specifically regulating Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP), although existing legal provisions indirectly address related issues. Freedom of expression is protected under the Constitution of Denmark and European Convention on Human Rights, while access to Danish courts requires claimants to demonstrate a recognisable legal interest in their case. The Danish Administration of Justice Act allows third parties with a legal interest to intervene in proceedings at the court’s discretion, and legal aid is available to individuals with limited financial means whose cases have reasonable grounds.
The memorandum further noted that Denmark would not participate in the adoption of the proposed EU anti-SLAPP directive due to its justice and home affairs opt-out, that SLAPPs are not considered to be a significant challenge in Denmark, and that there are “no legislative implications associated with the proposal”, suggesting there is no intention at present to put forward implementing legislation on a voluntary basis.
Source: https://www.eu.dk/samling/20211/kommissionsforslag/KOM(2022)0177/bilag/1/2587325.pdf
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CASE is a coalition of European NGOs that recognize the threat posed to public watchdogs by Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) was founded in 2015 in Leipzig, Germany, and operates under European press freedom charters.
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