LEGAL, REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE CONSULTANTS

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs)

 Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs)

Today, I am setting out the proposals to tackle strategic lawsuits against public participation—the so-called SLAPPs—to end the abuse in UK courts, and of UK laws, by corrupt oligarchs and Putin allies to protect democratic debate and to uphold our fundamental liberties of free speech and a free press.
— Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab (17 March 2022)
We won’t let those bankrolling Putin exploit the UK’s legal jurisdiction to muzzle their critics. So today, I’m announcing reforms to uphold freedom of speech, end the abuse of our justice system, and defend those who bravely shine a light on corruption
— Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor Dominic Raab (20 July 2022)