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UK bill to fine universities for failing to protect free speech

Monday, May 17th, 2021

A proposed law in the UK aiming to bolster the protection of free speech could impose fines on universities if they fail to protect freedom of speech for students, staff, and visiting speakers.

Among the bill’s provisions is one that would allow visiting speakers, academics, and students to seek compensation if they suffer loss because their free speech rights are not protected, the BBC reported.

The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech Bill), proposed May 11, also seeks to protect the “academic freedom” of university staff, so that they will not be at risk of being fired for putting forth controversial ideas.

The bill would also apply to student unions in addition to universities.

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