Question follow-through · 110718

Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with the Solicitors Regulation Authority on the operation of it complaints procedure for matters involving alleged Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation.

answeredMinistry of Justice

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Ministry of Justice
Tabled
4 Feb 2026
Target answer date
9 Feb 2026
Answer
11 Feb 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 4 Feb 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with the Solicitors Regulation Authority on the operation of it complaints procedure for matters involving alleged Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation.

  2. 9 Feb 2026

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  3. 11 Feb 2026

    Answer published

    The Government has not held any discussions with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regarding its handling of complaints relating to Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). The SRA operates independently of Government, and it wo...

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