Committees

Freedom of Speech in Universities inquiry

Inquiry

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 entails;
  • regulatory complexity;
  • unduly complicated and cautious guidance from the Charity Commission;
  • concern by student unions not to infringe what they perceive to be restrictions.

The Committee has examined the impact of these factors.

Responses published

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Past events

Wednesday 7 February 2018
3:15pm Public
Freedom of Speech in Universities inquiry - Oral evidence 7 February 2018
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Wednesday 24 January 2018
3:15pm Public
Freedom of Speech in Universities inquiry - Oral evidence 24 January 2018
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Wednesday 17 January 2018
3:15pm Public
Freedom of Speech in Universities inquiry - Oral evidence 17 January 2018
Other
Wednesday 10 January 2018
3:15pm Public
Freedom of Speech in Universities inquiry - Oral evidence 10 January 2018
Other

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We receive a significant number of emails each day. All requests and invitations are considered but we do not respond directly to everyone. Please be aware, the committee does not look at individual cases or specific complaints.

  • Email: jchr@parliament.uk
  • Address: Joint Committee on Human Rights, Houses of Parliament. London. SW1A 0AA