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SLAPPs, corruption and dirty money: how UK firms help silence investigative journalism
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In the new episode of Trouble with the Truth, Lana talks to Susan Coughtrie, from Foreign Policy Centre. Susan is the editor of their latest report “Unsafe for Scrutiny…” that “explores the role that the United Kingdom plays as a hub for the facilitation of global financial crime and corruption, as well as for services that can be utilised against journalists reporting on this topic.” SLAPP legislation has become a powerful silencing tool used against independent journalists from all over the world. Despite some reform attempts, London remains the capital of “libel tourism”. Why is this damaging for the UK international reputation and will it get worse after Brexit? Who are the journalists affected by SLAPPs? What does all of this have to do with Russia Report? Tune in to find out.
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