A Bill to make provision about individual expression on matters of public interest; for participation in debates on matters of public interest; and for discouraging the use of litigation as a means of limiting expression on matters of public interest
House of Lords
28 April 2022
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This bill aims to protect people’s right to express themselves on matters of public interest by discouraging the use of lawsuits to silence or chill debate, particularly where litigation could be used to intimidate speakers. It targets strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPP) and covers discussions including technology-related issues. It is currently at its first reading in the House of Lords.
The bill is in its early stage of passage, currently at the 1st Reading in the House of Lords with no further stages recorded in the provided information.
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18 Mar 2022
First reading took place on 18 March. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
