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Government action on legal intimidation welcome but ‘falls short’
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Government action on legal intimidation welcome but ‘falls short’

ByMartin Reed 13 June 202313 June 2023

Government-led anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuits against public participation) amendment a welcome first step for the UK, but falls short of protecting against all SLAPP actions

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Coalition publishes model anti-SLAPP Law to protect media freedom
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Coalition publishes model anti-SLAPP Law to protect media freedom

ByMartin Reed 29 November 202225 January 2023

Leading editors, lawyers, journalists, publishers and other experts call on the UK Government to back meaningful protections to defend media and individuals against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).

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SLAPPs — greater powers for courts to protect free speech
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SLAPPs — greater powers for courts to protect free speech

ByMartin Reed 20 July 202215 November 2022

Government announcement signals controls on strategic lawsuits against public participation

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