Parliamentary Bills

Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023

Government Bill

Originated in the House of Commons, Sessions 2021-22, 2022-23

Last updated: 16 May 2023 at 19:03

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Long title

A Bill to make provision in relation to freedom of speech and academic freedom in higher education institutions and in students’ unions; and for connected purposes.

Sponsoring departments

Department for Education
Gavin Williamson
Conservative, South Staffordshire
Department for Education
Nadhim Zahawi
Conservative, Stratford-on-Avon
Department for Education
Earl Howe
Conservative, Excepted Hereditary

Current version of the Bill

Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 (c. 16)
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11 May 2023

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Bill started in the House of Commons
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2nd reading
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Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
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Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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