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Opinion: More needs to be done to make a success of regulating SLAPPs

Roman Abramovich at Stamford Bridge
Roman Abramovich sued a British journalist over Putin claims. Photo: Paul Gilham/Getty Images

Gavin Stewart on why a wide consortium should explore how the forthcoming anti-SLAPP legislation can be applied most effectively.

Three years ago, I had not heard of SLAPPs, but they have since become a prominent feature of our public life. A SLAPP is a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. What it boils down to is the deliberate use of the law by the very wealthy to financially intimidate and