A Bill to place a duty on universities to promote freedom of speech; to make provision for fining universities that do not comply with that duty; and for connected purposes.
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If passed, the Freedom of Speech (Universities) Bill would require universities to promote freedom of speech on campus and at university events. It would also set out a power to fine universities that fail to meet this duty, with further provisions to implement and enforce the requirement.
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19 Jan 2021
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
