Abstract c Providing procedural incentives to defendants in SLAPPs : A clear, short timetable shall be set for filing an application for summary • strike - out, a hearing, and judgment The discovery procedure in the main lawsuit shall be suspended . • d Relief and punitive damages : In addition to awarding damages equal to the defendant’s actual • expenses, the court shall be empowered to award monetary compensation as a deterrent reflecting the damage caused to the defendant by the lawsuit . The compensation shall be awarded to the defendant personally, and not to charitable organizations . If the compensation is not awarded to the defendant, it shall be paid to an assistance fund . Establish a fund for financial assistance in SLAPPs against journalists . ) 2 ( The fund shall operate as part of an assistance fund for journalistic projects in Israel through the Bequests Committee in the Office of the Administrator General and shall be financed by digital platforms . In order to prevent...
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