UK will go further to stop ‘abusive’ Slapps lawsuits, Lammy says
Justice secretary says government wants to protect journalists and activists who ‘shine a light on corruption’David Lammy has said the UK will go further to tackle abusive and spurious lawsuits aimed at silencing whistleblowers and journalists, raising the prospect of further legislation next...
<p>Justice secretary says government wants to protect journalists and activists who ‘shine a light on corruption’</p><p>David Lammy has said the UK will go further to tackle abusive and spurious lawsuits aimed at silencing whistleblowers and journalists, raising the prospect of further legislation next year.</p><p>The deputy prime minister told campaigners and officials at the launch of the government’s anti-corruption strategy that he was determined to crack down on the practice known as <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/law/2022/mar/04/what-are-slapps-and-how-are-they-connected-to-russian-oligarchs">Slapps</a> – strategic lawsuits against public participation.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/dec/08/uk-will-ramp-up-clampdown-on-abusive-slapps-lawsuits-lammy-says">Continue reading...</a>
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