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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Geraldine Scott

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

PA Wire

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 the use of so-called strategic lawsuits against public participation (Slapp) – a kind of legal challenge where the intention is to drain resources or intimidate opponents using the courts.

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