Campaigners have hailed a victory for free speech after academics at Cambridge University rejected demands that views remain respectful .
Dons opted instead to support tolerance of differing opinions instead of respect - a term which made critics fearful that it could crush freedom of expression.
The vote yesterday has resulted in widespread praise as campaigners claim common sense prevailed .
Index on Censorship, a nonprofit that campaigns for and defends free expression worldwide, said there was much relief at the organisation after the results of the vote were announced.
They called it a vote in support of free expression and said respect is something that should be earned and not forced.