Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill [HL] Debate

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Baroness Stowell of Beeston

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Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill [HL]

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1st reading
Tuesday 16th June 2026

(1 month, 2 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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A Bill to make provision about the misuse of litigation to suppress freedom of expression.
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My Lords, I declare that I have received support in preparing this Bill from the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition, the Media Lawyers Association and the News Media Association.

The Bill was introduced by Baroness Stowell of Beeston, read a first time and ordered to be printed.