Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson returns to Downing Street from a weekly cabinet meeting held at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), in London, England, 3 November 2020, David Cliff/NurPhoto via Getty Images The extent to which there is a growing trend of intolerance to speech at universities is unclear. On campuses, freedom of expression issues are best dealt with by existing legislation and by the universities and Student Unions themselves.
This statement was originally published on article19.org on 11 May 2021.
The Queen’s Speech on 11 May set out the United Kingdom Government’s plans for the next parliament, which included changes in voting practices, increased powers for police, and a bill focusing on academic freedom.
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The debate has ramped up after the government announced landmark proposals to strengthen free speech at universities.
The education secretary, Gavin Williamson, has warned against âunacceptable silencing and censoringâ at university campuses as he unveiled tougher measures such as appointing a Free Speech Champion to investigate whether situations of no-platformed speakers or dismissed academics are unlawful.
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