Watchdog to name universities and colleges that fail to uphold free speech
by Eleanor Busby
Dec 14, 2023
3 minutes
Universities, colleges and students’ unions in England which fail to uphold free speech duties are set to be named publicly by the higher education watchdog.
Institutions could be forced to pay students, staff and visiting speakers if complaints about restrictions on their free speech are upheld under the plans.
A consultation on the proposals by the (OfS) – which are due to come into effect in August – suggests fines could also be imposed on students’
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