31 May 2023

Academics' lips zipped on free speech

From Morning Report, 8:43 am on 31 May 2023
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Less than half of academics surveyed as part of the second annual Academic Freedom Report say they feel free to state controversial or unpopular opinions.

The research found treaty and race issues were the subjects academics were most uncomfortable discussing.

Free Speech Union's Jonathan Ayling spoke to Tim Watkin.