We Pledge
CASE is a coalition of over 120 non-governmental organisations from across Europe and beyond united in the fight against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
SLAPPs – Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation – are manifestly unfounded lawsuits, initiated by powerful litigants with the objective of silencing their critics and freezing public debate.
SLAPPs often target journalists, activists, NGOs and other public watchdogs who expose wrongdoing or speak out on issues of public interest, creating a chilling effect on freedom of expression, access to information, and public discourse essential to democracy.
AN ATTACK ON ONE IS AN ATTACK ON ALL
CASE’s 2025 report on SLAPPs reveals that the use of vexatious lawsuits to silence those speaking out in the interest of the public good shows no sign of slowing down.
WE ARE THE COALITION AGAINST SLAPPS IN EUROPE (CASE)
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Civil society is at its strongest when it is united. By speaking out with one voice we can ensure no group is marginalised, isolated, or otherwise left exposed to Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
We welcome groups representing different public watchdogs, promoting different causes, operating in different countries, and advancing different strategies. Our diversity is our strength.
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