Author: Rowena Mason

Labour Delays Legislation to Tackle Intimidation Tactics by Oligarchs Labour has decided to postpone measures aimed at addressing frivolous lawsuits brought by oligarchs and others to silence journalists, academics, and campaigners. Frederick Ponsonby, a Labour justice minister in the House of Lords, expressed uncertainty about introducing specific legislation to combat strategic lawsuits against public participation, known as Slapps, stating the need to balance outlawing abusive Slapps while ensuring access to justice for legitimate claims. The government plans to review the issue, following calls from MPs like Rishi Sunak and David Lammy to ban Slapps, especially in cases involving scrutiny of…