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Office for Students launches consultation on freedom of speech guidance

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Published on: 26 March 2024

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LNB News 26/03/2024

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Issue Date: 26 March 2024

Published Date: 26 March 2024

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a consultation on new guidance regarding the free speech duties of universities, colleges and students’ unions. The consultation aims to gather views on proposals relating to the free speech duties imposed on higher education institutions, amendments to the OfS regulatory framework and the recovery of costs in connection with the new free speech complaints scheme and regulation of students’ unions. The OfS is seeking views from anyone with an interest in freedom of speech in English higher education. The consultation closes on 26 May 2024.

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