Powers aimed at safeguarding freedom of speech in universities, introduced by the Conservatives, have been abruptly halted by the new government. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson suspended the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 just before its enforcement, hinting at the potential scrapping of the law to explore other options.
Phillipson emphasized the need for changes in the operational focus of the Office for Students (OfS) to address the mounting financial challenges faced by universities. She expressed concerns about the legislation's effectiveness, suggesting it posed a threat of harm or exposure to hate speech for students on campus, leading to the decision to pause its implementation.
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