Welcome to the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition

Bringing media organisations, lawyers, human rights defenders and other members of civil society together in solidarity with targets of SLAPPs

SLAPPs are abusive lawsuits filed by a private party with the purpose of silencing critical speech.

They enable the wealthy and powerful to abuse British courts to silence the public.

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Targeted by a SLAPP?

SLAPPs aim to isolate those who speak out, but you are not alone. Find out how you can get support and solidarity

Who has been targeted?

SLAPPs have targeted many who have spoken out in the public interest.

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Catherine Belton

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Tom Burgis

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Who has been targeted?

SLAPPs have targeted many who have spoken out in the public interest.

Image of Catherine Belton

Catherine Belton

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Tom Burgis

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How to stamp out SLAPPs

The UK needs anti-SLAPP measures now. The Coalition has a roadmap to show the way to robust protections both in legislation and regulation.

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