Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Second sitting)

Debate between Gareth Bacon and Lord Beamish
Tuesday 7th September 2021

(3 years, 3 months ago)

Public Bill Committees
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
Gareth Bacon Portrait Gareth Bacon
- Hansard - -

It seems to me that what you are describing the difference between mob rule and the rule of law.

Lord Beamish Portrait Mr Kevan Jones
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

Oh for God’s sake.

Gareth Bacon Portrait Gareth Bacon
- Hansard - -

You have had your say, thank you very much.

Thomas Simpson: I am very cautious about the language I would use to describe that situation, but I want the rule of law rather than the rule of politics. That is the frank truth.

Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Second sitting)

Debate between Gareth Bacon and Lord Beamish
Tuesday 7th September 2021

(3 years, 3 months ago)

Public Bill Committees
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
Gareth Bacon Portrait Gareth Bacon
- Hansard - -

It seems to me that what you are describing the difference between mob rule and the rule of law.

Lord Beamish Portrait Mr Kevan Jones
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

Oh for God’s sake.

Gareth Bacon Portrait Gareth Bacon
- Hansard - -

You have had your say, thank you very much.

Thomas Simpson: I am very cautious about the language I would use to describe that situation, but I want the rule of law rather than the rule of politics. That is the frank truth.