Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will include anti-SLAPP legislation in the King's Speech in May 2026.
Answered by Sarah Sackman
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) have a chilling effect on public participation and freedom of expression, posing a threat to our legal system and democracy. The Government is committed to tackling SLAPPs and is considering all options for reform to address this issue.
The legislative programme for the second session will be set out in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026.
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