In March 2022, the government launched a call for evidence on reforms to tackle so-called Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and protect those who speak out in the public good. I passionately believe in freedom of speech, and I also have first-hand experience of the libel system; in May 2022, I made a submission to the Ministry of Justice, calling for a cheaper, quicker and more effective form of adjudication. I also explained why my action bore no resemblance to a SLAPP in its true meaning.
My submission is reproduced here.
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