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Starmer urges action on oligarchs able to ‘sue critics into silence’

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called on Boris Johnson to work with him to fast-track new laws which would prevent Russian oligarchs using their vast wealth to avoid sanctions and criticism through British courts. Sir Keir is looking to prevent ...

05 Mar 2022 at 23:55

Government launches taskforce to stop ‘devastating’ lawsuits against journalists

The Government has launched a new taskforce which aims to put a stop to lawsuits that have a “devastating” impact on journalists. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will meet groups from the media and legal sectors on Monday as they try to end legal ...

11 Sept 2023 at 00:01

Culture Secretary to be questioned by Lords about lawsuits against journalists

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will be quizzed by members of the House of Lords on steps being taken to put a stop to lawsuits that have a “devastating” impact on journalists. Ms Frazer will also face questions from the House of Lords ...

11 Sept 2023 at 09:32

Lawsuits designed to intimidate and silence must be stopped, ministers to hear

The use of lawsuits to intimidate journalists and campaigners into silence must be stopped, ministers will hear. Labour former minister Wayne David will on Friday urge MPs to back his Strategic Litigation Against Public ...

23 Feb 2024 at 00:01

Ireland

No Sinn Fein co-ordinated campaign of libel actions against media – Doherty

There is no “co-ordinated campaign” within Sinn Fein to take libel actions against journalists in Ireland, a party TD has said. Pearse Doherty said any actions taken by party members are individual decisions. He was ...

09 Jan 2024 at 16:10

Ireland

Sinn Fein ‘threats and activities’ endangering democracy, says Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has accused Sinn Fein of having a policy of “shouting down or suing” the media and other political parties. Sinn Fein has faced criticism in recent weeks after party TD Chris Andrews took ...

15 Nov 2023 at 15:20

Ireland

McDonald says Sinn Fein politicians have right to sue media over complaints

Mary Lou McDonald has said Sinn Fein politicians have the right to pursue complaints against the press “in a way that they deem appropriate”, as her party faced criticism over legal action taken against ...

11 Nov 2023 at 20:38

Courts to gain powers to throw out lawsuits designed to silence critics

Judges will be given more powers to throw out lawsuits that allow the rich and powerful to gag the press, under new Government proposals to help protect public interest speech. These legal threats, ...

13 Jun 2023 at 10:25

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