The UNESCO Guide for Amicus Curiae Interventions on Freedom of Expression Cases seeks to equip civil society organisations with the basic tools to file effective amicus curiae interventions and encourage them to intervene in cases where freedom of expression standards can be advanced or where the right to freedom of expression or the safety of journalists is at stake. The Guide provides practical information on how to file amicus curiae briefs and sets out strategic considerations – as well as dos and don'ts – with the goal of helping organisations write the most impactful brief possible.
The Guide was authored by Peter Noorlander, an independent consultant in human rights and media law & policy, founding Legal Director and former CEO of Media Defence, and Senior Legal Officer at ARTICLE 19.