The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has found firms are aware of SLAPP issues, but need to be clearer when instructing third parties.

The finding came following the publishing of a thematic review looking at law firms' understanding of best practice to avoid getting involved in strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs).

The term SLAPP is commonly used to describe a misuse of the legal system to prevent or discourage scrutiny of matters in the public i...