The National Institute of Justice is strengthening its expertise in countering Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) – abusive court actions with severe financial and moral consequences, aimed at intimidating critical voices. NIJ trainers – Gheorghe Stratulat, Judge at the Supreme Court of Justice, and Vladimir Palamarciuc, PhD and Lawyer, participated in the Training of Trainers programme dedicated to this pressing issue, held between 24–26 September 2025 in Strasbourg under the auspices of the Council of Europe.
