Greenpeace verdict: How SLAPP lawsuits j • Table.Briefings

Protest camp against the Dakota Access Pipeline in December 2016.

The ruling against Greenpeace in the United States is representative of a trend: Fossil fuel companies are using so-called SLAPP lawsuits to silence people and organizations committed to climate change mitigation. Anti-slapp rules such as those of the EU could help – provided they are implemented effectively.

Following the verdict against Greenpeace in the United States, experts warn of growing pressure against climate action through so-called SLAP suits. Private actors – usually companies – abuse so-called „strategic lawsuits against public participation“ to intimidate and silence critical organizations or individuals.

Greenpeace verdict: How SLAPP lawsuits jeopardize climate action

Sign up now and continue reading immediately