Training of Trainers - Freedom of Expression - Article 10 of the ECHR

On October 22 and 23, 2026, the Academy of Justice, in cooperation with the Council of Europe's PROFREX Project, started conducting the Training of Trainers on the topic “Freedom of Expression – Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).” The training aims to advance the professional capacities of the participants in applying European and international standards in the field of freedom of expression, in line with the case law of the European Court of Human Rights. During the first day of the training, the topics being addressed include the fundamental principles of freedom of expression and the conditions for its restriction; Issues related to defamation and insult; the analysis of concrete cases based on the criteria and case law of the European Court of Human Rights; Special attention to balancing the right to respect for private life (under Article 8) and freedom of expression (under Article 10 of the ECHR); as well as European standards for preventing Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP). During the second day, the topics to be covered include: Issues related to access to public documents under domestic legislation; Judicial practice and the role of the Information and Privacy Agency; Practical exercises and presentations of group discussions aimed at strengthening the analytical and practical skills of the participants. The beneficiaries of this training are judges from the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and the basic courts. Through this activity, the Academy of Justice and the Council of Europe's PROFREX Project contribute to strengthening the professional capacities of judges and advancing the implementation of European standards for protecting freedom of expression and other fundamental human rights.