UK cross-party lawmakers introduce Anti-SLAPP bills to curb abusive lawsuits silencing critics
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Lawrence Marzouk, Ed Siddons
Summary
Cross-party lawmakers in the UK have introduced Anti-SLAPP bills in both houses of parliament to combat abusive lawsuits that silence critics, whistleblowers, and journalists. The legislation aims to address London's reputation as the "libel capital of the world" by clamping down on strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) used by oligarchs, abusers, and corporations to suppress free speech and hide unethical behavior.
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bskyUK cross-party lawmakers introduce Anti-SLAPP bills to curb abusive lawsuits silencing criticsthebureauinvestigates.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledFor too long, British courts have been used to hush-up unethical behaviour and corporate abuses
London's legal system has been used by oligarchs, abusers and kleptocrats to silence critics and victims, earning it the title of the libel capital of the world
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