Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Douglas Carswell (UK Independence Party). It was answered by Lord Johnson of Marylebone (Conservative) on Monday, 20 March 2017 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Freedom of Speech: Student Campuses
- Question
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If she will make it her policy to issue guidance to higher education institutions on ensuring freedom of speech for students on campuses.
- Answer
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A broad range of higher education institutions are covered by an existing legal duty under the Education (No. 2) Act 1986 to take “reasonably practicable” steps to secure freedom of speech; and the Higher Education and Research Bill, which is currently in the other place, proposes to extend that to all registered providers. The hon. Gentleman will be interested to know that I have today written to the sector highlighting the importance of this duty, reminding institutions of their responsibilities in this respect and emphasising the importance of action when freedom of speech issues arise.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 909329
- 623 c634
- Session
- 2016-17
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Freedom of expression Students
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