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SLAPP suits – lessons for the UK from the South African experience

Max du Plessis SC and Toni Palmer share lessons from the South African courts on dealing with strategic lawsuits against public participation

The long road to reform after Andrew Malkinson's exoneration

The independent review into CCRC’s handling of Malkinson case could be a catalyst for change, says Abigail Ashford

The UK Modern Slavery Act at nine: an assessment

Jasmin Kreutzer and Christos Kypraios review the progress made by the Modern Slavery Act since its implementation and the recent reversal of that progress being caused by the current government’s approach to immigration

Anti-SLAPP legislation in the UK: where are we now?

Erin Ferguson and Justin Borg-Barthet share their views on why there is a need for stronger commitment from the UK in regard to its efforts to combat strategic lawsuits against public participation

Drawbacks of Section 28 and pre-recorded cross-examinations

Lesley Manley analyses Section 28's impact, balancing witness protection with trial delays and potential injustices, urging procedural integrity and further evaluation

What comes after the Metropolitan Police?

After a succession of failings and damning revelations, Tim Kiely presents his views on why we need to begin discussing what comes after the Met

Justice for Ukraine: plugging the justice gaps

Dr Jason McCue presents the differing views within the legal community on providing justice for Ukraine in the context of the recent Justice and Accountability for Ukraine conference and the need for a permanent peace court

Rome is burning: the need for a ‘nuclear’ justice deterrent

Dr Jason McCue shares his views on the route to international peace and justice in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the delivery of real reparations and the need for a ‘nuclear’ justice deterrent