Bill · started in the Commons

Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill

A Bill to make provision about the use of litigation to suppress freedom of speech.

The story so farThe Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 June 2026 by Sir John Whittingdale (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Sir John Whittingdale Conservative Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 18 Jun 2026.