This bill creates a fast-track dismissal process for lawsuits that target people's speech on public interest matters, protecting defendants from 'SLAPP' litigation designed to silence debate.
A Bill to make provision about individual expression on matters of public interest; for participation in debates on matters of public interest; and for discouraging the use of litigation as a means of limiting expression on matters of public interest
Status: In Progress
Current House: Lords
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Lord Thomas of Gresford
Introduced: 2022-03-18