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R (University Of Sussex) v Office For Students: Reshaping The OfS's Guidance On Freedom Of Speech And Academic Freedom
The High Court's landmark ruling in R (University of Sussex) v Office for Students has fundamentally reshaped how the OfS regulates freedom of speech in higher education, leading to revised guidance that requires holistic policy assessment and proper consideration of remedial actions. With the new free-speech complaints scheme now operational, institutions face heightened scrutiny of their policies and must ensure their frameworks protect lawful speech while meeting equality obligations.

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