S.L. 460.40 Art. 4Defendant’s safeguards and remedies.    Cap. 12.

(1) In cases where court proceedings to which this order applies are brought against a person on account of his engagement in public participation, such person may apply to the court to provide for:

(a) security, as provided for in article 5;

(b) early dismissal of manifestly unfounded claims, as provided for in article 6; and

(c) remedies against abusive court proceedings against public participation, as provided for in article 7:

Provided that the court may also grant such safeguards and remedies ex officio.

(2) A claim filed in accordance with sub-article (1) shall include a description of the elements on which it is based and the relative supporting evidence.

(3) When an application in terms of sub-article (1) is made, the Court may in accordance with article 960 of the Code of

Organization and Civil Procedure and if the defendant so approves, allow that associations, organisations, trade unions and other entities which have a legitimate interest in safeguarding or promoting the rights of persons engaging in public participation intervene in the suit to support the defendant or allow such entities to provide information in those proceedings. PARTICIPATION