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Trump v the BBC: a legal expert explains how the case could play out

The BBC is the latest media organisation to be targeted by Donald Trump’s highly litigious machine. The fallout over a Panorama episode that included a misleadingly edited clip of the US president’s January 6 2021 speech led to the resignation of two BBC executives, and Trump’s threat to sue the…

The Conversation

The rich and powerful are silencing those who try to hold them to account. Will we stand up to them?

Those who investigate in the public interest should be shielded, but MPs are missing an key opportunity to do that, says legal consultant Gill Phillips

The Guardian - UK

Slapps: inside Europe's struggle to protect journalists from malicious lawsuits

There is a growing threat to the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe. It manifests as seemingly run-of-the-mill lawsuits. However, on closer inspection, many lawsuits are not as they seem.

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Russell Brand and why the allegations took so long to surface

Publishing stories like this in England and Wales is fraught with risk – for media groups and accusers

The Guardian - UK

Culture Secretary to be questioned by Lords about lawsuits against journalists

Lucy Frazer will be quizzed on action being taken to protect journalists and others from lawfare to silence critics.

The Independent UK

Government launches taskforce to stop ‘devastating’ lawsuits against journalists

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will meet groups from the media and legal sectors on Monday.

The Independent UK

More clout to end Slapps

On Wednesday, the Appeal Court upheld a decision to dismiss lawsuits against Biothai president Witoon Lianchamroon initiated by the Weed Science Society of Thailand back in 2019.

Bangkok Post

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Libel claims filed by Kazakhstan charity against UK and US Journalists

Several media outlets are facing an attack after making allegations between the fund of a former president of Kazakhstan and its asset, a UK company.

The National (Scotland)

English courts get new powers to dismiss Slapp cases against reporters

Strategic lawsuits against public participation have been used by rich to try to stifle free speech

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