Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation
Commons · Question 126107 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Freddie van Mierlo
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will include anti-SLAPP legislation in the King's Speech in May 2026.
Answer
Answered by Sarah Sackman, 20 Apr 2026
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) have a chilling effect on public participation and freedom of expression, posing a threat to our legal system and democracy. The Government is committed to tackling SLAPPs and is considering all o...