Tory MP’s bill aims to stop the powerful using the law to stifle public debate

Ministers are being urged to back a private member’s bill designed to penalise wealthy public figures who exploit the court system for “legalised intimidation” of investigative journalists, campaigners and watchdogs. The bill, put forward by Conservative MP Bob Seely on Tuesday, is intended to put…

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