Thread by @dockaurG

👏🏽Univ of Cambridge
Vice-Chancellor Prof Toope:
“Freedom of speech is a right that sits at the heart of the Univ—will always be a place where anyone can express new ideas & controversial/unpopular opinions & where those views can be robustly challenged“ 1/ cam.ac.uk/news/statement…

2/ “Unacceptable to censor/disinvite speakers whose views are lawful but may be seen as controversial. Rigorous debate fundamental to pursuit of academic excellence & Univ of Cambridge will always be a place where freedom of speech is not only protected, but strongly encouraged.”

3/ Yesterday was a victory for freedom of speech and freedom of academic expression. The prestigious University of Cambridge overwhelmingly voted to reject attempts to silence freedom of speech under guise of making opinions "respectful" and backed "tolerance".

4/ “A vote on free speech at Cambridge University has strongly rejected guidelines requiring opinions to be ‘respectful’ after warnings this could limit freedom of expression. Instead the policy on free speech will support ‘tolerance’ of differing views.”
bbc.com/news/education…