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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Call for Evidence Response on SLAPPs

20 July 2022 · Ministry of Justice

Proposed by Dominic Raab Con Esher and Walton

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK government is responding to its Call for Evidence on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
  • Legislative measures will be introduced to enable clearer identification of SLAPPs and to support an early dismissal process.
  • A formal costs protection scheme will be included in the proposed legislative measures.

Issue summary

The UK government is responding to its Call for Evidence on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and plans legislative measures to combat this issue.

Action requested

The Government will legislate at the earliest opportunity to enable clearer identification of SLAPPs and introduce an early dismissal process supported by a formal costs protection scheme. The response document is available online, and a copy will be placed in the House library.

Key facts

  • Call for Evidence on SLAPPs published on 17 March 2022.
  • Stakeholder engagement roundtables held in early May.
  • Call for Evidence closed on 19 May with 120 responses received.
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