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HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Seventh sitting)I have listened to the debate, and I am troubled by amendments 75 and 76. I believe I heard the the right hon. Member for Hayes and Harlington say that the best form of…16 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Seventh sitting)I am listening to what my right hon. Friend said, and I heard what the Minister said, but is not the mischief that my right hon. Friend is seeking to address the fact that in…16 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Sixth sitting)I hear what the hon. Gentleman says. I would like to think that the very concerning case of the midwifery student is a case in point.15 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Sixth sitting)I thank the hon. Lady for that gracious intervention. It is a pity that I cannot speak to amendment 60 in the same moment, because I think that would help clarify my reasoning for…15 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Sixth sitting)Will the hon. Gentleman reflect for a moment on the position of doctoral students, which was mentioned by Professors Goodwin and Kaufmann? A student studying for a doctorate has…15 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Sixth sitting)I am listening very carefully to my hon. Friend, as I did to the right hon. Member for Hayes and Harlington. It was refreshing to hear him make common cause with me, and I…15 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Sixth sitting)I thank the Minister for her promise to keep under consideration the points that have been made today by Members on both sides of the Committee, and I look forward to her…15 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Sixth sitting)I will speak to my amendments 26 and 27 and, very briefly, to 60. I had hoped that the short but crucial amendment 27 might attract support from both sides of the Committee.…15 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Sixth sitting)My right hon. Friend may have his view, but I could not possibly comment. Without another look at the words “field of expertise”, academics could find themselves with fewer free…15 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Sixth sitting)The objective of the Bill is to secure freedom of speech within the law. We are saying that, provided that someone speaks within the law—whether about their field of expertise or…15 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Fifth sitting)I tabled amendment 29, as other Members have tabled other amendments, on a constructive basis, seeking to improve a Bill that I strongly support. Amendment 29 would clarify that…15 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Sixth sitting)I rise to speak to amendment 59. Freedom of speech and academic freedom are the lifeblood of higher education. Without the protection of these freedoms, and recognition of their…15 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move amendment 59, in clause 1, page 2, line 9, after “staff” insert “and students”. This amendment seeks to protect the right of academic freedom for students in…15 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Third sitting)Q Thank you. Would you also reflect on another statement made in that submission? “Speakers” —presumably at events— “should be of the highest quality and have expertise in their…13 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Third sitting)Q The context is a response to the Bill, under the heading “Thought leaders”. Nicola Dandridge: It is worth adding that we at the Office for Students work very closely,…13 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you both for coming today. Danny, you have given us some carefully collated data on antisemitism which has been very helpful, not just in relation to the Bill but more…13 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you. A further short question, if I may. We have asked witnesses about the impact that they think not having the Bill would have on the university environment in 10 years’…13 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Third sitting)Thank you. That gives me time for a second question, if I may, Sir Christopher.13 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Fourth sitting)Q That is all right. Hillary, do you have any comments on students being freely able to express that kind of view within the university environment? Hillary Gyebi-Ababio: I do not…13 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Third sitting)Q Thank you, gentlemen, for coming today. The Bill speaks of freedom of speech in relation to students as well as staff; however, academic freedom in the Bill is defined in…13 Sept 2021