UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition’s response to the King’s Speech
The absence of an anti-SLAPP Bill in today’s King’s Speech means that a Government bill cannot be expected in the next parliamentary session, the last before the anticipated General Election. This is a significant disappointment for members of the UK Anti-SLAPP...
A landmark moment – but we can’t stop here
The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition welcomes the passage of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECB2), which includes the first anti-SLAPP provision in UK law. While this is undoubtedly a landmark moment, it is limited to those speaking out on economic crime....
Over 60 editors, journalists, writers, publishers and experts call on the UK Government to commit to a standalone anti-SLAPP law in the King’s Speech
Photo credit: Copyright House of Lords 2022 / Photography by Annabel Moeller (Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) Over 60 editors, journalists, writers, publishers, academics and experts, including the CEOs of ITN and Pan Macmillan, as well as the editors of The...
The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition welcomes the establishment of UK Government SLAPPs Taskforce
The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition welcomes the establishment of a UK Government led taskforce on Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs), as announced this week by Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer. The aim of the taskforce is to explore non-legislative...