The Society of Editors has, at the end of January, joined over 120 editors, lawyers, academics, journalists, publishers and civil society representatives to call on the Government to give parliamentary time to stamp out SLAPPs. The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition co-chairs: “A commitment to stamp out SLAPPs is a commitment to ensuring British justice remains a level playing field.” Photograph: Jamie Street on Unsplash. While the Prime Minister, and other members of his Cabinet, have spoken out about SLAPPs and the need to address them, no new legislation has been brought forward under the current Government. The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition co-chairs said: “A commitment to stamp out SLAPPs is a commitment to ensuring British justice remains a level playing field. Keep up-to-date with publishing news: sign up here for InPubWeekly, our free weekly e-newsletter.

Source: The Times February 09, 2026 14:31 UTC