In the UK Parliament, the House of Commons discussed bills related to football safety and protection of journalists. Kevin Brennan's 'Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill' received cross-party support and passed its second reading, aiming to enhance fan safety. Wayne David's 'Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill' also gained approval, focusing on safeguarding freedom of speech and justice for journalists. The government supported these bills to address issues like forced entry at matches and SLAPP lawsuits against journalists.
Government throws weight behind private member’s bill aiming to curb aggressive litigation against journalists and campaigners: https://t.co/hOHBbdB0wG
⚽️ @KevinBrennanMP's Private Members Bill criminalising unauthorised entry to football matches, backed by the Committee, has passed its second reading today. Read our report on Safety at major sporting events 👇 https://t.co/7w6lP9afd2
Govt now deciding to challenge what are characterised as SLAPPs: "Government backs bill to end intimidatory SLAPPs lawsuits stifling free speech" https://t.co/r4qr1OPLrJ
I am committed to protecting the freedom of the press. As a Govt we are ensuring that UK law has comprehensive powers to protect journalists from any kind of SLAPPs. Thanks to @WayneDavid_MP for introducing a Bill today to help us achieve this. https://t.co/PJ0Wn0EQNz
Today, @WayneDavid_MP's Anti-SLAPP PMB passed its 2nd reading. This is an important step but we must ensure the protections are robust enough to protect everyone who speaks out. That is why the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition are calling for it to be amended at the Committee Stage. https://t.co/AZOzdweyTK
I'm pleased to say my ‘Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill’ has just passed its second reading - here is my speech from today's debate: https://t.co/fY2dGamkXd
I'm pleased to say my 'Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill' has just passed it's second reading - here is my speech from today's debate: https://t.co/83nhBVsHm8
I am delighted that my Bill received its Second Reading and can now be considered in detail in Committee https://t.co/8fdOAbSoeD
Pleased that my Private Member’s Bill, the Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill, received cross-party support to pass its Second Reading in the @HouseofCommons this morning. This important Bill helps protect freedom of speech and defend justice for all. https://t.co/fqQ1IjpfXy
NEW: The Government is supporting Labour MP Wayne David's private members' bill to end SLAPP lawsuits against journalists
Today my Unauthorised Entry at Football Matches Bill will be given its Second Reading in the Commons - I hope to receive cross party support for this Bill to keep fans safe - thank you @martinkeown5 for coming to Westminster to show your support https://t.co/1R5OXnr8ar
The House is now sitting. MPs will begin by debating the second reading of the Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill. 🔴 Watch today's proceedings live:
Delighted to join @martinkeown5 and @FA in Parliament this week to show my support for @KevinBrennanMP 'Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches' Private Member's Bill. Tailgating and other forms of forced entry at football matches puts real fans at risk #LetsKeepFansSafe https://t.co/zB0kde75xW
The House is now sitting, starting with questions to @DCMS ministers. 🔴 Watch today's proceedings live: https://t.co/JreFUsc53V