UK higher education institutions have a statutory duty to uphold freedom of speech in their institutions as far as is practical within the law. This duty has come under pressure recently from the Government’s Prevent Strategy and provisions in the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015. This note sets out legislation in this area and gives an overview of debate.
Freedom of speech and preventing extremism in UK higher education institutions (3 MB , PDF)
UK higher education institutions have a statutory duty to uphold freedom of speech in their institutions as far as is practical within the law. This duty has come under pressure recently from the Government’s Prevent Strategy and provisions in the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015.
This briefing sets out the relationship between the role of universities and colleges in upholding freedon of speech and Government measures on preventing extremism. It outlines legislation in this area, details Government reports and university guidance documents and gives an overview of recent debate on the impact of Government policy on preventing individuals from being drawn into terrorism in higher education institutions.
Freedom of speech and preventing extremism in UK higher education institutions (3 MB , PDF)
Average loan debt and the overall scale of loans have increased over time as the Government has shifted funding for maintenance and teaching to loans. This has led to concerns about the burden of debt, high interest rates and the cost of loans to the taxpayer.
This briefing explains where the government is up to with plans to introduce Sharia-compliant student finance in England.
This briefing covers how higher education is funded, concerns about providers' financial stability, alternative funding models, and international comparisons.
