The Office for Students (OfS) has today launched a consultation on new guidance about freedom of speech, ahead of universities, colleges and students’ unions taking on new free speech duties, which is expected to be from August this year.
Last updated: 26 March 2024
Press release
Arif Ahmed discusses the next steps in the OfS's work to implement new free speech legislation, including a further consultation launching soon.
Last updated: 14 March 2024
Blog post
Arif Ahmed discusses the OfS's work to implement new free speech legislation, including a further consultation which will be launched in the coming weeks.
Last updated: 22 February 2024
Blog post
There has been significant coverage of the OfS’s launch of two consultations on free speech.
Last updated: 15 December 2023
Media coverage
The Office for Students (OfS) has today published proposals on how students, staff and visiting speakers will be able to complain to the OfS about restrictions on their lawful free speech at a university, college or students’ union, and so seek redress for any loss that they have suffered as a result.
Last updated: 14 December 2023
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