Recognition of SLAPPs in new UK Anti-Corruption Strategy is welcome but underscores urgency for universal anti-SLAPP law
The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition welcomes the inclusion of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) in the UK Government’s new anti-corruption strategy, which launched today, but repeats calls for a universal anti-SLAPP law. Following the launch, the UK...
“Scottish Government agrees that the law should be reformed to address SLAPPs”: Response to public consultation published
On 13 November, the Scottish Government published its report following the public consultation on SLAPPs announced earlier this year. Bringing together analysis of the public responses from civil society, lawyers, campaigners and other bodies, the report stated that...
The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition stands in solidarity with Dan Neidle as he uses the UK’s only anti-SLAPP protections to challenge a legal action brought against him.
On 20 October 2025, tax expert and lawyer, Dan Neidle filed an application to have a legal action against him thrown out in a landmark test of the anti-SLAPP provisions in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA). The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition has been...
“My story could have happened to anyone” Nina Cresswell speaks about the personal impact of fighting a SLAPP
This piece by the SLAPP target, survivor and coalition member, Nina Cresswell was initially sent as a newsletter but is republished here after the report launch in the Houses of Parliament. Nina was due to join but explains why she was unable to attend in person I’m...