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UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition welcomes Wayne David MP’s Anti-SLAPP Bill

The Private Members’ Bill marks a “crucial milestone for the UK to stamp out all SLAPPs targeting public interest reporting.”

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06 Dec 2023
King’s speech must include standalone anti-SLAPP law

NUJ joins over 60 signatories in calling for urgent legislation to protect journalists.

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21 Sep 2023
NUJ welcomes creation of government-led UK SLAPPs taskforce

The union will represent members through its seat, noting the taskforce as a “significant step in tackling the scourge of strategic litigation aimed at crushing freedom of expression.”

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15 Sep 2023
NUJ welcomes anti-SLAPP amendments but repeats call for standalone legislation from government

Union calls for journalists' protections on all SLAPP cases, and not those limited in scope to economic crime. 

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13 Jun 2023
Cadwalladr Court of Appeal decision a major blow to public interest journalism

The Court of Appeal has instructed journalist Carole Cadwalladr to pay costs in excess of £1m to multimillionaire Arron Banks.  

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19 May 2023
Croatia: NUJ expresses concern over increasing use of SLAPPs

Over 900 active cases including those against journalists are burdening courts and attempting to censor the press.

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01 Apr 2022
NUJ welcomes government commitment to SLAPP "clampdown"

A new consultation seeks views on proposals tackling the weaponising of lawsuits to silence journalists.

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IFJ launches global proposals in response to covid crisis

IFJ survey shows depth of crisis for media and demands urgent action to save jobs, protect independent media and fund quality journalism.

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