Fund
Legal Support
Resources to support journalist safety in Europe
What is covered?
If confronted with legal action as a result of the reporting:- Funding for legal defence;
- Advice to find a lawyer;
- Technical legal support to lawyer;
- Support to bring legal action to compel the state to protect the journalist’s rights if they have been violated, including to investigate abuses and bring perpetrators of attacks to justice.
The support is provided by:
Ways to reach out:
Contact details and support information were last reviewed on July 1, 2024.
Important information about time and eligibility restrictions, as well as further requirements:
Usually, 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 organisation.
