Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists: From a Chilling to an Enabling Environment

The conference will examine the prevalence throughout Europe of measures and actions that threaten the freedom and safety of journalists and others who wish to contribute to public debate, resulting in a grave chilling effect on freedom of expression. Safety-related issues will feature centrally in this examination: killings, attacks, threats, harassment, intimidation and other crimes against journalists. The conference will also explore possible lines of action – by a range of actors – aimed at moving towards an enabling environment for freedom of expression and public debate.