A Bill to make provision about the misuse of litigation to suppress freedom of speech.
House of Commons
Gregory StaffordConservative
26 February 2026
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The Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill aims to curb the use of lawsuits to silence or punish people for speaking up on public issues. It would provide protections for freedom of speech and introduce ways to challenge or quickly dismiss cases that are meant to suppress public participation, including online discussions.
The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It previously had its first reading in October 2024 and is progressing through the Commons as part of the legislative process.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 21 October 2024.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
