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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 23 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026. It was answered by Josh MacAlister (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Academic Freedom

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled New powers to protect vital free speech at universities, published on 20 April 2026, what information her Department holds on the countries most frequently reported to interfere with free speech in UK universities since 2020.

Answer

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129595
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Academic freedom
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk