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England’s new free speech law comes into force – what it means for universities

The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 comes into force throughout England on August 1 2025. Designed to stop universities from censoring controversial or unpopular ideas, the law gives the Office for Students responsibility for ensuring institutions comply.

The Conversation

English universities now have a duty to uphold freedom of speech – here’s how it might affect students’ sense of belonging

The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, which comes into force on August 1 2025, means universities in England now have a new duty to uphold “robust” strategies to ensure freedom of speech on campus.

The Conversation

Jewish leaders urge Edinburgh University to uphold antisemitism definition

Institution has said it is reviewing its support for IHRA’s definition as critics argue it restricts freedom of speech

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Lord Lebedev holds Lords debate on how freedom of speech at risk in UK

Peers highlight growing threat to free speech in the UK at specially-convened debate

Evening Standard

OPINION - There was more freedom of speech 2,500 years ago than in Britain today

In recent years successive governments have sought to close down free speech. If we are to avoid the enslavement of our thoughts, it’s time to heed the wisdom of the ancients

Evening Standard

What is Australia’s proposed antisemitism plan – and why are some parts causing concern?

PM will ‘work constructively’ with antisemitism envoy but legal groups are concerned that threatening university and arts funding could affect freedom of speech

The Guardian - AU

Freedom of Expression Does Not Include the Right to Trespass

On Sunday, I wrote, with regard to my new article on freedom of speech and college antisemitism: Coauthor David L.… The post Freedom of Expression Does Not Include the Right to Trespass appeared first on Reason.com.

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European rights watchdog raises concerns over freedom of speech in Germany amid Gaza protests

The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner has raised concerns that German authorities have curtailed the use of Arabic language and cultural symbols during Gaza protests and have allegedly used excessive force against demonstrators.

Euronews

Fifth of academics do not feel free to teach controversial topics, survey shows

The poll was published alongside guidance from England’s higher education watchdog on protecting freedom of speech.

Evening Standard

Students should hear ‘uncomfortable or shocking’ views at university

A fifth of academics say they feel ‘not very free’ or ‘not at all free’ to discuss challenging or controversial topics

The Independent UK

I really hate to say it, but I agree with JD Vance. Britain has a free speech problem

Despite the ongoing crackdown on protesters in Los Angeles, the US constitution (for now) provides far more freedom of speech than there is in the UK, writes Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Retired general condemns use of troops

Trump's deployment should alarm anyone "concerned about freedom of speech," retired Gen. Randy Manner told Fox News

Salon

NPR sues Trump over ‘textbook retaliation’ for slashing funds: ‘This wolf comes as a wolf’

‘The Executive Order is a clear violation of the Constitution and the First Amendment's protections for freedom of speech and association, and freedom of the press,’ NPR chief Katherine Maher said in a statement

The Independent UK

CBS anchor Scott Pelley tears into Trump in fiery commencement speech

Scott Pelley warns graduates that journalism, universities and freedom of speech are ‘under attack’ from new administration in impassioned address

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A ‘political prisoner’: US advocates rally for detained Georgetown scholar

Lawyers say the Trump administration’s efforts to deport Badar Khan Suri violate his freedom of speech and association.

The Conversation

Lawful permanent residents like Mahmoud Khalil have a right to freedom of speech – but does that protect them from deportation?

The Trump administration has revoked the visas of more than 1,000 foreign university students since January 2025. Many of the individual cases that have made headlines center on foreign-born university students who participated in Palestinian rights protests.

Reason

Marco Rubio Brags About Defending Freedom of Speech While Eagerly Undermining It

The secretary of state, who aims to "liberate American speech," nevertheless wants to deport U.S. residents for expressing opinions that offend him.

The Conversation

Why deregulating online platforms is actually bad for free speech

One of the first executive orders that President Trump signed after his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, was titled Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship. The order accused the previous administration of having “trampled free speech rights by censoring Americans’ speech on online platforms.”

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Evening Standard

Doctors in end-of-life cases can be named, Supreme Court rules

Lord Reed said the need for restriction of freedom of speech must be ‘established convincingly’.

The Guardian - UK

University of Sussex’s record fine sparks confusion over freedom of speech rules

Vice-chancellors urge Office for Students to provide more clarity to protect students and academics from abuse

The Guardian - UK

University of Sussex fine sparks fears of bigger penalties for other institutions

Universities UK says ruling raises concerns about how to prevent harassment and hate speech on campus

Evening Standard

Universities may face fines higher than £585k over free speech, watchdog warns

The Office for Students issued a record high fine to the University of Sussex after an investigation found it had failed to uphold freedom of speech.

The Guardian - UK

University of Sussex fined £585,000 for failing to uphold freedom of speech

Regulator accused of ‘perpetuating culture wars’ after case of Kathleen Stock, who faced protests for views on gender

The Independent UK

University fined £585,000 for failing to uphold free speech

The Office for Students found the University of Sussex had failed to uphold freedom of speech

Evening Standard

University fined £585,000 following free speech investigation

The Office for Students found the University of Sussex had failed to uphold freedom of speech.

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