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Call for Evidence Response on SLAPPs
20 July 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice
At a Glance
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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