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Browse Acts2023 c. 16

ACTroyal_assent2023 c. 16

Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023

An Act to make provision in relation to freedom of speech and academic freedom in higher education institutions and in students’ unions; and for connected purposes.

Last fetched 22 May 2026 · legislation.gov.uk

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Parliament

Introduced

16 May 2023

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Royal Assent

11 May 2023

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Act number2023 c. 16

Statusroyal_assent

Royal Assent11 May 2023

Published16 May 2023

ISBN9780105702016

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