This Act strengthens freedom of speech protections in English universities and students' unions by imposing new duties on institutions, creating a statutory right to sue for breaches, and establishing a Director role within the Office for Students to investigate complaints.
A Bill to make provision in relation to freedom of speech and academic freedom in higher education institutions and in students’ unions; and for connected purposes.
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Gavin Williamson, Nadhim Zahawi, Earl Howe
Introduced: 2021-05-12
Royal Assent: 2023-05-11