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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ted Hennessey

Universities set to be fined up to £500,000 for failing to protect free speech

A new system designed to safeguard free speech at universities across England is set to be introduced, the government has announced.

The Office for Students (OfS) will oversee this "first-of-its-kind" scheme, launching from the upcoming academic year. It will allow university staff, external speakers, and non-student members to report concerns regarding providers in England, according to the Department for Education (DfE).

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