Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Second sitting)

Debate between Kevan Jones and Gareth Bacon

Tuesday 7th September 2021 Public Bill Committees

[Gareth Bacon]

[Mr Kevan Jones]

[Gareth Bacon]

Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Second sitting)

Debate between Kevan Jones and Gareth Bacon

Tuesday 7th September 2021 Public Bill Committees

[Gareth Bacon]

It seems to me that what you are describing the difference between mob rule and the rule of law.

[Mr Kevan Jones]

Oh for God’s sake.

[Gareth Bacon]

You have had your say, thank you very much.

Thomas Simpson: I am very cautious about the language I would use to describe that situation, but I want the rule of law rather than the rule of politics. That is the frank truth.