Select Committee · Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Freedom of Speech in Universities inquiry
Status: Closed
Opened: 15 Nov 2017
Closed: 24 May 2018
3 reports
The Committee found that a number of factors are limiting free speech including: intolerant attitudes, often incorrectly using the banner of “no platforming” and “safe-space” policies; incidents of unacceptable intimidatory behaviour by protestors intent on preventing free speech and debate; unnecessary bureaucracy imposed on those organising events; fear and confusion over what the Prevent duty …
Reports
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Report - Freedom of Speech in Universities: Responses | HC 1279 | 13 Jul 2018 | 0 | — |
| 4th Report - Freedom of Speech in Universities | HC 589 | 27 Mar 2018 | 0 | — |
| Annex: Free speech: guidance for universities and students … | HC 589 | 27 Mar 2018 | 0 | — |
Oral evidence sessions
Correspondence
| Date | Direction | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2018 | To cttee | Letter from Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovatio… |
| 17 May 2018 | To cttee | Letter from Minister of State for Universities to the Chair regarding free spee… |