Paragraph 6 Decisions and recommendationsF1

(1)

The scheme must require the OfS—

(a)

to make a decision as to the extent to which a free speech complaint which is referred under the scheme and not withdrawn is justified, and

(b)

to make that decision as soon as reasonably practicable.

(2)

But the scheme may allow the OfS to dismiss a free speech complaint without consideration of the merits of it if the OfS considers the complaint to be frivolous or vexatious.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 6A inserted (1.9.2026 except for the insertion of paras. 1(2)(b), 3 and for specified purposes) by Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 (c. 16), ss. 8(2), 13(3); S.I. 2026/654, reg. 2(2)