Students: Radicalism
Lords · Question HL1798 · Tabled 8 Jul 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Deech
To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the statement by Palestine Action activist Samuel Corner, who was convicted of criminal damage and inflicting grievous bodily harm, that he had been inspired by the Gaza protest encampment at Oxford University,
Answer
Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 17 Jul 2026
The government is clear that terrorism, antisemitic abuse and criminal activity have no place on campuses.Higher education providers are subject to the Prevent duty, which requires them to have due regard to preventing people from being drawn into terrori...