Frank Lloyd Tiongson, National Union of People’s Lawyers
Gema Gita Persada, LBH Pers – Indonesia

Moderated by Afra Suci Ramadhon, Digital Defenders Partnership

The growing threat of digital attacks against independent media and journalists has stifled free speech across the region. From series of DDoS attacks against independent media websites to increasing spyware targeting journalists, independent media have to deal with sophisticated attacks. This session seeks to understand how to build and file a case of digital attacks against independent media; the challenges faced by lawyers and the lessons learned when they handle such cases. The conversation will present representatives from the National Union of People’s Lawyers (Philippines) and LBH Pers (Indonesia). Both organisations will share their experiences and insights supporting the litigation process of digital attacks against independent media and journalists in their countries. While laws are different in each country, participants can benefit from the overview of such legal process.