Large defamation award for moral damage due to public statement against mayor that allegedly controls justice, violated freedom of expression
JUDGMENT Savenko (Limonov) v. Russia 26.11.2019 (no. 29088/08) see here SUMMARY Political figures, protection, criticism and limits to freedom of expression. In an interview with a radio station, the opposition politician freely expressed his view of the control and influence of justice by the Mayor of Moscow. The latter brought an action for damages for […]