Bill · started in the Lords

Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (Freedom of Expression) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision about individual expression on matters of public interest; for participation in debates on matters of public interest; and for discouraging the use of litigation as a means of limiting expression on matters of public interest

In progress Current stage: 1st reading (Lords)

The story so farThe Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (Freedom of Expression) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 18 March 2022 by Lord Thomas of Gresford (Liberal Democrat). It is now at first reading in the House of Lords. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 18 Mar 2022

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 28 Apr 2022.