Revealed: Lincoln NUS delegates abstain from motion on defending free speech
Delegates from Lincoln SU who attended March’s National Union of Students’ National Conference abstained from vote on free speech, it has been revealed.
Free speech at universities limited by a number of factors, says Parliamentary committee
The incorrect use of ‘no platforming’ and ‘safe space’ policies, regulatory complexity and ‘unnecessary bureaucracy’ are limiting free speech at universities, a group of MPs and Lords has warned.
What’s Just Happened?: The Conservatives and Free Speech
In the latest edition of What’s Just Happened?, The Linc’s Deputy News Editor Oliver Pridmore takes a look at the Conservative’s new plans to protect free speech…
Lincoln receives ‘red’ free speech ranking for third year running
The University of Lincoln and its Students’ Union have been given an overall ‘red’ rating in this year’s Free Speech University Rankings.
Free speech society to hold first public event
A new freedom of speech society at the University of Lincoln will hold its first public event tomorrow.
Second free speech motion approved by Students’ Union trustees
Trustees at the University of Lincoln’s Students’ Union have voted through a second student motion on freedom of speech.
Universities could be fined or suspended for failing to protect free speech
The Government’s Universities Minister, Jo Johnson MP, has called for institutions to protect free speech on campus, and said that any that fail to protect it could be fined, suspended…
New freedom of speech motion passes at SU student meeting
A new motion on free speech which called for ‘a difference of views towards Union or University policy and actions’ to not ‘bring the Union into disrepute’ has been passed…
SU democracy to change after students approve bye-law amendments
Democratic procedures at the University of Lincoln’s Students’ Union are to be changed, after bye-law amendments were voted through at a student meeting last night.
LIVE BLOG: New free speech motion to be voted on at SU student meeting
Hello and welcome to The Linc’s live coverage of this afternoon’s All Student Members Meeting (ASM), which includes a new motion on freedom of speech, as well as proposals on…