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Brits push back against SLAPP lawsuits that "gag" critics of oligarchs

by Stephen Beard

Apr 29, 2022

The U.K. government has promised to act against the suits that allow wealthy litigants to abuse libel law and deter reporting on their finances.

The U.K. government has promised to take action against SLAPPs, lawsuits that often target journalists, authors and campaign groups.

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