Universities Could Face Fines Over 'Failures To Protect Free Speech'

Universities must be places that “open minds, not close them”, Jo Johnson will warn during a speech in Birmingham today. Students must be able to challenge controversial opinions, according to the universities minister, who says there are dangers to shielding students from differing views under the banner of “no-platforming” or “safe spaces”.Under government plans, universities that fail to protect free speech could face fines.The Press Association report