Specialist Higher Education Lawyers - Institutions - Free speech and academic freedom

Our education specialists support higher education providers comply with their legal obligations relating to free speech on campus and academic freedom.

Areas where we can support your institution, include:

Compliance for institutions with campus free speech law (including the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2020

Governing documents
Codes
Policies; and
Training

Office for students free speech complaints scheme

Advice for both institutions and individuals

Disputes and advice for institutions

Complex litigation matters
Grievances; and
Disciplinaries

The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 - Ensuring your institution is compliant

Discover how we can support you in ensuring your institution is fully compliant with the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023.

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Listen to our podcast series

Our team has recorded a series of podcasts, diving into the key legal topics which impact the education sector, including how to be day one ready for the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, and tips for student sponsors on how to be ready for a Home Compliance visit.

Education Bulletin

Our Education Bulletin is our newsletter which discusses legal matters impacting the education sector. Our Spring Term edition explored how the recent UK immigration changes have impacted the sector, discussed insightful topics such as gender questioning children, and looked at upcoming employment law updates.

Meet the team

Our industry specialists have expert knowledge of the sector; our team includes lawyers who have been governors, and who have worked in-house at a licensed student sponsor.