It is up to Parliament to develop more comprehensive Slapp suit defence, says court.
by John Yeld for GroundUp, Daily MaverickConCourt hands Australian mine critics partial victory — but defamation battle continues by John Yeld for GroundUp, Daily Maverick November 14, 2022 The Constitutional Court has found that six South Africans being collectively sued for R14.25-million in a defamation case brought by Australian mining interests have achieved “substantial” success in their argument for being able to bring a “Slapp” defence if and when the case goes to full trial.
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