08-12-2025 19:29 via theguardian.com

UK will go further to stop ‘abusive’ Slapps lawsuits, Lammy says

Justice secretary says government wants to protect journalists and activists who ‘shine a light on corruption’David Lammy has said the UK will go further to tackle abusive and spurious lawsuits aimed at silencing whistleblowers and journalists, raising the prospect of further legislation next year.The deputy prime minister told campaigners and officials at the launch of the government’s anti-corruption strategy that he was determined to crack down on the practice known as Slapp
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