Ms Nusrat Ghani

Ms Nusrat Ghani

Conservative — Sussex Weald

Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 November 2024

Debate

Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation

Contribution

Before the debate begins, I remind the House of the application of the sub judice rule. It is extremely important that we respect the function of the courts. It is also important that we are able to discuss important matters. In civil cases, which are the subject of this debate, the rule applies only when arrangements for a hearing have been made; for appeals, it applies when an application for leave to appeal has been made. I note that the motion refers to matters that do not reach the courts. In such cases, the sub judice rule does not apply. I remind Members that they should not refer to cases if they are aware that arrangements for a hearing have been made, as the sub judice rule does then apply.

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