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University free speech law watered downLegislation designed to halt de-platforming of speakers with counter-cultural views at universities has been watered down by No 10.
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Academics urge UK government not to U-turn on free speech entitlements
More than fifty academics have urged the UK Government not to backtrack on free speech safeguards in new universities' legislation.
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Half of UK unis don't have debating societies
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Civil liberties groups urge overhaul of Online Safety Bill
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Scottish tour guides ordered not use 'gendered language' like 'mum' and 'dad'Bosses at Historic Environment Scotland have been slammed for ordering tour guides at its premises not to use 'non-inclusive', gendered language like 'mum' and 'dad'.
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Free speech concern after republican arrests
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Free speech champion Salman Rushdie recovering after attack
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Attorney General: schools don't have to use pupils' preferred pronounsThe Attorney General, Suella Braverman has said schools are under no legal obligation to comply with gender pronouns of their pupils.
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Top UK Universities cancel 'challenging' booksA Times investigation has revealed some of the UK's top universities are removing books that contain 'challenging' material in order to 'protect' students.
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Police to ignore trivial "hate incidents"New College of Policing guidance instructs officers to disregard "trivial" or "irrational" reports, and upholds the right to free speech.
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Students want less free speech, survey shows
More Undergraduates than ever before support restrictions on free speech and affirm the right of individuals not to feel offended, a new survey suggests.
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Oxford college misled students over cancelled Christian conferenceThe University of Oxford has admitted to "misleading" students over the circumstances surrounding a Christian conference being cancelled.
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Campaigners welcome improvements to University Free Speech BillCampaigners have welcomed new government amendments to the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill which they claim will make the legislation more robust and effective.
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Top QC warns of Online Safety Bill free speech threatThe UK Government's Online Safety Bill threatens free speech and may be incompatible with human rights law, a top media QC has said.
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