The Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act aims to ensure university campuses uphold freedom of speech despite concerns about potential negative impacts on student welfare.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson paused the law over fears it could lead to protections for hate speech, with warnings it could result in expensive legal challenges for universities.
A government source hinted at the reactivation of the act, stating that academic freedom holds greater value than protecting students from offense, indicating a shift in priorities.
The act, initially passed under a Conservative government, faced backlash and was paused to evaluate whether it truly supported free speech without compromising student safety.
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