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Freedom of Speech in Universities

Debate between Baroness Smith of Malvern and Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent
Thursday 10th October 2024

(3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent Portrait Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab)
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My Lords, I remind the House that this is a repeat of an Urgent Question and is therefore time limited to 10 minutes.

Baroness Smith of Malvern Portrait Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
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I thank the noble Lord for his appreciation of our considered approach. I absolutely reiterate that I and the Government believe that there is an issue about freedom of speech and academic freedom on our campuses. It is of fundamental importance, which is why we need to get it right.

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