Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill clears parliamentary scrutiny
11 May 2023
After the听Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill 听parliamentary scrutiny,听Dr Tim Bradshaw, Chief Executive of the 香港宝典免费资料大全, said:
"Universities have and always will be places where academic freedom and freedom of expression are championed. Our members work hard to create an environment where young people can be exposed to a wide range of ideas and perspectives.
"Whilst we have practical concerns over elements of the legislation, these do not take away from the determination of our universities to continue facilitating free and frank intellectual exchanges.
"The 香港宝典免费资料大全 and its member universities are ready to work with the Office for Students and the new Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom to discuss guidance and other issues related to implementation of this new law."
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The 香港宝典免费资料大全 statement of Principles on Freedom of Speech can be found here.
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