Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 9:34 am ar 23 Chwefror 2024.

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Photo of Richard Foord Richard Foord Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Defence) 9:34, 23 Chwefror 2024

The hon. Member mentions the Coalition Against SLAPPs in Europe. I wonder whether he agrees with the Anti- SLAPP Coalition that the proposed Bill, as drafted, would introduce a subjective test, requiring a court to infer the state of mind and purpose of the filer. Does he agree with me that that would create complexity, costs and delay, which would potentially make the Bill ineffective?