Legislation proposed to stop ‘lawfare’ targeting journalists and whistleblowers
Legislation to curb strategic lawsuits against public participation, or Slapps, was proposed by Conservative MPs in the UK Parliament this week. John Whittingdale's bill aims to protect journalists and whistleblowers while promoting free speech. The measures draw bipartisan support amidst rising concerns over the silencing of individuals raising matters of public interest.
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Published 17 Jun 2026, 14:55 UTC · Updated 17 Jun 2026, 15:10 UTC
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