# Higher Education and Research Act 2017, Section A3: Duty to promote the importance of freedom of speech and academic freedom


The governing body of a registered higher education provider must promote the importance of—
(a) freedom of speech within the law, and
(b) academic freedom for academic staff of registered higher education providers and their constituent institutions,
in the provision of higher education.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/29/section/A3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/higher-education-and-research-act-2017/section-A3
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