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Motion

Motion title
Mischaracterisation of ‘Academic Freedom’ and freedom of speech
Meeting date
29 May 2024
Motion
13
Motion text

Congress notes:
1. Academic freedom, professional autonomy and freedom of speech are important central tenets of post-16 education and research
2. Some groups and individuals bend the principle of academic freedom to excuse exclusionary views that deny the humanity and rights of our trans and non-binary members, students and friends.
Congress believes:
a. The right to hold beliefs does not give anyone the right to discriminate against or exclude others and does not mean that there is an automatic ‘right to be heard’ in any specific space.
b. Supporting and fighting for the rights of trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people does not mean there are fewer rights of to go around for others.
Congress resolves:
i. To develop guidance for branches and a CPD session on understanding academic freedom and freedom of speech.

Proposing body
LGBT+ members standing committee
Amended
No
Notes

Administrative info

Listing reference
2024/C/05-29/029/13