The Alliance of Pro-Life Students says that more than 70% of pro-life students face situations in seminars or lectures where they feel unable to speak openly, and one in three students surveyed had seen events cancelled due to the no-platforming of pro-life students and speakers. Will the Minister make it absolutely clear that whatever people’s views on pro-life issues, those who take that stance have a right to be heard in our universities?
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Edward Leigh
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 June 2022.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill.
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