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Freedom of Speech (Universities) Bill

A Bill to place a duty on universities to promote freedom of speech; to make provision for fining universities that do not comply with that duty; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Freedom of Speech (Universities) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 19 January 2021 by Mr David Davis (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 19 Jan 2021
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 4 May 2021.