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Gavin Williamson using ‘misleading’ research to justify campus free-speech law

Cardiff University calls on education secretary to correct the record over claim Germaine Greer was banned

The education secretary is using “completely misleading” and “dubious” research to justify introducing new legislation on free speech in universities, according to the head of Cardiff University.

Gavin Williamson sparked anger in universities when he unveiled plans on 16 February to counter what he called “unacceptable silencing and censoring” on campuses. He plans legislation to allow speakers who are “no-platformed” to sue universities for compensation if they feel their rights have been infringed.

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