Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023

Prospective

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2(1)Section 2 (general duties of the OfS) is amended as follows.E+W

(2)In subsection (4), after “providers” insert “and the academic freedom of academic staff at such providers”.

(3)After subsection (7) insert—

(7A)Guidance given by the Secretary of State to the OfS which relates to students’ unions must apply to students’ unions generally or to a description of them.

(4)In subsection (8)—

(a)at the end of paragraph (a) insert “and”;

(b)in paragraph (b), omit the final “and”;

(c)omit paragraph (c).

Commencement Information

I1Sch. para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 13(3)