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<p>The previous Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation held a
free speech summit in May, where sector leaders agreed to collectively develop a single
piece of guidance. The government has worked alongside sector leaders to set out key
principles for universities and student unions managing free speech. The Equalities
and Human Rights Commission will be publishing guidance in 2019 on how to ensure that
freedom of speech within the law is upheld effectively in higher education institutions,
whilst acknowledging their other legal duties.</p><p> </p>
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