Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs)
Chapter 3 - Existing procedural safeguards in Scots Law
At present, Scottish civil procedure rules do not include bespoke anti-SLAPP measures. The Sheriff Court and the Court of Session have distinct civil procedure rules, albeit with significant similarities. Procedural devices which bear some resemblance to anti-SLAPP mechanisms include vexatious litigation orders, summary decrees, caution, and protective expenses orders. This section asks about these procedural devices.