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 7 September 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 7 Sep 2022

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 31 Oct 2023.