Council of Europe launches SLAPP Consultation
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
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...