British government proposals for strengthening free speech at universities cite an American anti-LGBT ‘hate group’ and a British ‘dark money’-funded think tank that has recommended no-platforming Extinction Rebellion.
A leading human rights campaigner said it was “shocking” that an organisation with “extremist and intolerant views” was being given credibility. Climate activists accused the government of hypocrisy.
The plans, unveiled on Tuesday, include appointing a “free speech champion” to the board of the Office for Students, which regulates universities, and new legislation that would give individuals the right to sue universities and student unions for infringements.
