Universities have been accused of “paying lip service” to free speech and failing to employ enough staff to ensure it is protected.
Freedom of information data released today reveals just two of 43 leading universities said they employ staff with specific freedom of speech responsibilities. This equates to five members of staff. In contrast, universities employ 515 staff to deal with equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) issues, at a cost of £17.9 million, according to research by campaign group Alumni for Free Speech.
