UK Plans New Laws to Tackle SLAPPs
Update: 2025-12-08
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The UK aims to combat strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), which silence journalists and whistleblowers. The government plans to introduce new laws next year, starting with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act of 2023. The Ministry of Justice will target SLAPPs related to economic crimes. While a comprehensive approach to all SLAPPs is a priority, new legislation might not be ready until 2029. The anti-corruption strategy also includes funding for an elite police unit, a global summit on illicit finance, and a review of stolen assets. However, some campaigners are disappointed that political financing and cryptocurrency donations were not addressed.
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