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Maternity Services: Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation

Asked by Freddie van MierloLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 126108

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Justice on protecting maternity safety campaigners from Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).

Answered by Karin Smyth

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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