means that you cannot say or publish something that hurts the reputation of a person or organisation. In some countries the truth of the statement is a defense, in others defendants also have to prove that the statement was in the public interest. No financial damage has to be proven.
covers any agreement between two or more people to harm a third party using illegal methods such as trespass or defamation. It means that any individual or group that is part of a coalition campaigning on an issue can be held liable for the illegal actions of others in the coalition.
used against protestors that go on to private property to hang a banner or stage a demonstration, or confront employees, or against media information gathering and filming.
infliction of emotional distress
interference with contract/business/profits
contracts can include employment contracts and contracts between suppliers so interference with contracts can include boycotts of products and protest actions that stop work.
intimidation
a peculiar Australian charge used against protesters who are accused of intimidating those they are protesting against (see case study).
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