S.L. 460.40 Art. 1Citation, scope and applicability.

(1) The title of this order is the Strategic Lawsuits

Against Public Participation Order.

(2) The scope of this order is to transpose Directive (EU) 2024/1069 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on protecting persons who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded claims or abusive court proceedings ("Strategic lawsuits against public participation").

(3) This order applies to matters of a civil or commercial nature with cross-border implications brought in civil proceedings, including procedures for interim and precautionary measures and counter-claims, irrespective of the nature of the competent court or tribunal.

(4) This order shall not extend to revenue, customs, or administrative matters or the liability of the State for acts and omissions in the exercise of State authority or to claims against officials who act on behalf of the State or to liability for acts of public authorities, including liability of publicly appointed office-holders.

(5) This order shall not apply to criminal matters or arbitration and is without prejudice to the laws of criminal procedure.