English courts gain new powers to dismiss Slapp cases against journalists
The courts in England and Wales will receive new powers to dismiss claims used by wealthy plaintiffs to stifle freedom of expression, the government has said. Justice Secretary Dominic Raab on Wednesday announced proposals for a three-stage trial to address early-stage intimidating legal action against journalists and publishers, known as strategic lawsuits against public participation, …
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