Bill · started in the Lords
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill [HL]
A Bill to make provision about the misuse of litigation to suppress freedom of expression.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)
The story so farThe Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 16 June 2026 by Baroness Stowell of Beeston (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Sponsor
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Baroness Stowell of Beeston
Conservative
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Lords 16 Jun 2026
- 2nd reading Lords Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 17 Jun 2026.