I am absolutely categorical that the drowning out and breaking up of a meeting would not be acceptable in a democracy, but the right to have a counter-speech or a protest is a fundamental part of democracy.
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Mann
(Non-affiliated)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 2 November 2022.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee proceeding on Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill.
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Session
2022-23
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