Legislation Published May 2025
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Summary
- 1st May 25 The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2025 established specific duties regarding free speech for higher education entities, commencing certain provisions of the Act on August 1st, 2025. View
The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2025
These regulations, enacted under the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023, bring several key provisions into force in England and Wales (and partially Scotland) on August 1st, 2025.
The regulations detail the duties of registered higher education providers, constituent institutions, and students' unions concerning free speech, along with related amendments to the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 and other legislation.
These actions aim to fully establish legal frameworks for protecting freedom of speech on higher education campuses.