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Russia: Criminal Libel Law a Blow to Free Expression

Russia: Criminal Libel Law a Blow to Free Expression

Credits: TrustLaw ‘The re-introduction of criminal libel to Russia’s domestic laws is a yet another serious blow to freedom of expression, Human Rights Watch said today. The European Union member states, the United States, and the Council of Europe should remind the Russian leadership that criminal penalties for

What is wrong with TripAdvisor?

What is wrong with TripAdvisor?

Credits: Tnooz By: Chris Emmins, chief executive of KwikChex "When KwikChex first started publicly challenging TripAdvisor, many were concerned it was an attempt to suppress freedom of speech. Some had the impression that it was being driven by sub-standard businesses which simply couldn’t take criticism. On both accou

KwikChex to create an ‘Honest Web Summit’

Almost everyone would acknowledge that the worldwide web is saturated with fraud and deceit. Online defamation is soaring and both consumers and reputable businesses suffer. KwikChex believes that significant improvements to reliability of information are readily achievable and obviously desirable. We are inviting a wi