UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition submitted evidence to the Council of Europe

by Nik Williams | Aug 3, 2023 | News

On 2 August 2023, the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition submitted evidence in response to the public consultation on the draft text of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers Recommendation on Countering Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs). The...

Council of Europe launches SLAPP Consultation

by Nik Williams | Jul 11, 2023 | News

The Council of Europe has announced a public consultation on the draft text of the Committee of Ministers Recommendation on Countering Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs) which closes on 2 August 2023.  According to the announcement:  “This...

Government-led anti-SLAPP amendment a welcome first step for the UK, but falls short of protecting against all SLAPP actions

by Tim McNicol | Jun 13, 2023 | News

The UK Government announced, on Tuesday 13 June, an anti-SLAPP amendment to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill, currently progressing through Parliament. If adopted as part of the Bill, the amendment would provide courts in England and Wales with the...

Stopping SLAPPs: UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition’s Website Launch

by Mark Frary | May 23, 2023 | News

Join us to learn about Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) as the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition launches its website. The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition website is a resource that will serve as a repository for everything related to SLAPPs, including the model...