A general view of the House of Lords at the State Opening of Parliament
(Picture: PA Archive)Top London law firms helping the rich and powerful to silence critics have been branded “attack dogs” and “legal heavies” amid calls for a fresh crackdown.
Members of the House of Lords have heaped fresh pressure on the Government to tackle so-called Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) in order to protect newspapers, reporters and campaigners pursuing public interest journalism.
