Legislation proposed to stop lawsuits used to silence journalists and whistleblowers (opens original article in a new tab)

UK parliament introduces bills to protect journalists, whistleblowers, and victims of sexual assault from strategic lawsuits aimed at silencing them, with early dismissal of cases and cost awards for defendants.

• Two private members' bills introduced in UK parliament to combat strategic lawsuits against public participation (Slapps) targeting journalists, whistleblowers, and victims of sexual assault
• Bills aim to allow early dismissal of cases related to public interest matters and award costs to defendants if cases are dismissed
• Progress is at an early stage amid political turmoil, but cross-party support is anticipated