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<p>The Government fully supports freedom of expression on university campuses.</p><p>
</p><p>The Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill currently before Parliament proposes
new measures to reduce the risk of terrorism; these measures, if agreed, will in turn
reduce the threat terrorism poses to freedom of speech in universities and elsewhere.
<em> </em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We encourage Student Unions to actively support
freedom of expression on campus. The Government works with the National Union of Students
and supports them in tackling those who promote hatred, discrimination or intolerance
based on gender, faith or race to ensure that campuses are safe, welcoming environments
where free debate and discussion can take place.</p><p> </p>
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