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Higher Education: Radicalism

Commons · Question 120565 · Tabled 12 Mar 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 24 Mar 2026

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Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Students given stronger protections against extremism on campus, published on 8 March 2026, what safeguards will be in place to ensure that the Campus C

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 24 Mar 2026

The Campus Cohesion Charter will not preclude or discourage any lawful speech or behaviour and the department will work closely with the Office for Students to ensure that is the case. Universities will be strongly encouraged but not compelled to adopt th...