Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 109961
Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation
Tabled: 2 February 2026
Answered: 11 February 2026
Question
David Davis
Conservative — Goole and Pocklington
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress his Department has made on ensuring the adequacy of legal protections for journalists, academics, campaigners and other public-interest actors facing Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
Answer
Sarah SackmanThe Government has not held any discussions with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regarding its handling of complaints relating to Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). The SRA operates independently of Government, and it wo...
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