UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3335
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (Freedom of Expression) Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to stop 'SLAPP' lawsuits (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) cases filed mainly to scare people into staying quiet rather than to win in court. It would give judges the power to throw out such cases early and protect people's right to speak up about matters of public interest without fear of crippling legal bills.
Presented by Lord Thomas of Gresford.
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- 1st reading7 Sept 2022