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Implementation of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act announced

The Education Secretary recently announced that a substantial part of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 will be introduced.

The following provisions are set to be retained and implemented:

  • The reframed core duty to take reasonably practicable steps to secure lawful free speech and academic freedom;
  • The obligation not to enter into non-disclosure agreements relating to complaints about bullying or harassment;
  • The duty to maintain a code of practice about free speech (similar to the existing duty, but updated in parts, particularly around security costs);
  • The position of Director of Free Speech and Academic Freedom at the Office for Students (OfS) and the power of the OfS to issue guidance; and
  • The complaints scheme (although the OfS won’t be obliged to review every single complaint).

James Murray, Employment and Higher Education partner, Doyle Clayton, explains more here 

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