SLAPP suits: an emerging obstacle to public interest environmental litigation in South Africa

Date
2011
Authors
Murombo, Tumai
Valentine, Heinrich
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Juta
Abstract
One of the strategies to protect the environment is through public interest environmental litigation supported by democratic participation in environmental decision making. However, there are emerging threats to such litigation including strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPP suits). Courts should use existing procedural and substantive legal tools to protect litigants faced with SLAPP suits.
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Keywords
Public interest litigation, Environmental litigation, Environmental rights, SLAPP suits
Citation
2011 SAJHR