"We'll protect the people who shine a light on corruption in the first place, the journalists and activists who shield the public's right to know, he said in his speech at the summit. By stopping the powerful from using abusive lawsuits so-called Slapps' to intimidate reporters, silence investigations, and bury the truth under a mountain of legal threats. Because sunlight is always the best disinfectant."
"The Ministry of Justice said the first priority would be to action the limited provisions in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, which tackle Slapps that relate to economic crimes. It also said it was a priority commitment in the strategy to consider the future approach for comprehensively tackling all Slapps. Progress on any new law is likely to be slow the strategy gives a target date of 2029."
The UK will expand efforts to tackle abusive and spurious lawsuits (SLAPPs) aimed at silencing whistleblowers and journalists, with potential legislation expected next year. Prioritization will focus on implementing limited provisions in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 that address SLAPPs related to economic crimes. The strategy also commits to designing a comprehensive approach to all SLAPPs, though progress may be slow with a strategy target date of 2029. Previous attempts at broader bans stalled in parliament. Campaigners anticipate renewed pushes for standalone or narrow bills ahead of the next King's Speech.
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