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Written Question
Universities: Freedom of Speech
Monday 17th December 2018

Asked by: Chris Davies (Conservative - Brecon and Radnorshire)

Question to the Department for Education:

What steps his Department is taking to support freedom of speech in universities.

Answered by Chris Skidmore

The government is deeply committed to protecting freedom of speech in Higher Education (HE). The Equality and Human Rights Commission and key partners in the HE sector worked with the previous Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation to develop a single piece of guidance which will set out key principles. This will enable universities and student unions to understand their obligations for protecting and supporting free speech.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 17 Dec 2018
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"Does my hon. Friend share my concern about a creeping culture of censorship taking hold on some of our university campuses?..."
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Written Question
Universities: Freedom of Expression
Monday 17th December 2018

Asked by: Chris Davies (Conservative - Brecon and Radnorshire)

Question to the Department for Education:

What steps his Department is taking to support freedom of speech in universities.

Answered by Chris Skidmore

The government is deeply committed to protecting freedom of speech in Higher Education (HE). The Equality and Human Rights Commission and key partners in the HE sector worked with the previous Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation to develop a single piece of guidance which will set out key principles. This will enable universities and student unions to understand their obligations for protecting and supporting free speech.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 10 Sep 2018
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"14. What steps his Department has taken to ensure that freedom of speech is protected in universities. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 10 Sep 2018
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"Earlier this summer, the Universities Minister made it clear that free speech on campus should be encouraged and that those attempting to shut it down should have nowhere to hide. Does my hon. Friend agree that hearing, considering and debating different views are a key part of learning?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Feb 2017
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"I am proud that my local authority, Powys County Council, has become a white ribbon authority. Will my hon. Friend the Minister do all he can to encourage all local authorities to follow that example?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Feb 2017
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"T4. What are the Government doing to support men to take a more active role in looking after their children?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Feb 2017
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"Over the last 12 months, how often has my hon. and learned Friend been asked to review sentences handed down by the courts?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 08 Dec 2016
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"T4. A little earlier, my right hon. Friend stated that she did not wish to see a gender pay gap, so what steps are the Government taking to reduce it?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 10 Oct 2016
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"6. What assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of educational provision in rural areas. ..."
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