# The Derby College (Government) Regulations 2001, Paragraph 10: Academic Freedom


In making rules under article 9, the Corporation shall have regard to the need to ensure that academic staff of the institution have freedom within the law to question and test received wisdom, and to put forward new ideas and controversial or unpopular opinions, without putting themselves at risk of losing their jobs or any privileges which they may enjoy at the institution.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3810/schedule/2/paragraph/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/derby-college-government-regulations-2001/schedule-2/paragraph-10
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