Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023
A Bill 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 25 Apr 2026 · parliament.uk
Progress through Parliament20 stages recorded
Commons
1st reading
12 May 2021
Commons
2nd reading
12 Jul 2021
Commons
Ways and Means resolution
12 Jul 2021
Commons
Committee stage
07 Sept 2021
Commons
Carry-over motion
25 Apr 2022
Commons
1st reading
11 May 2022
Commons
2nd reading
11 May 2022
Commons
Report stage
13 Jun 2022
Commons
3rd reading
13 Jun 2022
Lords
1st reading
14 Jun 2022
Lords
2nd reading
28 Jun 2022
Lords
Committee stage
31 Oct 2022
Lords
Report stage
07 Dec 2022
Lords
3rd reading
13 Dec 2022
Commons
Programme motion
07 Feb 2023
Commons
Consideration of Lords amendments
07 Feb 2023
Lords
Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons
21 Mar 2023
Commons
Consideration of Lords message
02 May 2023
Lords
Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons
10 May 2023
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Royal Assent
11 May 2023
DocumentsOpen on parliament.uk →
Act of ParliamentBill proceedings: CommonsAmendment PaperSelection of amendments: Commons
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 (c. 16)
text/html · 11 May 2023
Proceedings on Consideration of Lords Messages as at 2 May 2023
application/pdf · 02 May 2023
Commons Consideration of Lords Message as at 2 May 2023
application/pdf · 02 May 2023
Grouping of Lords Amendments in Lords Message by Secretary Gillian Keegan and selection of Motion by Mr Speaker - 2 May 2023
application/pdf · 02 May 2023