The “effective prohibition” of free speech by Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) cannot continue, say dozens of the leading university’s academic staff. ‘Transphobic’Last month, the LGBTQ+ society at Oxford urged the historic debating society to ‘no-platform’ Professor Stock, branding her “transphobic” for her belief in the reality of biological sex. Open discussionThe academics stated: “Professor Stock believes that biological sex in humans is real and socially salient, a view which until recently would have been so commonplace as to hardly merit asserting. Claire Coutinho, Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, stated that students “shouldn’t be punished for encouraging the free exchange of ideas”. She said the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 “will make sure that universities promote free speech” and that those who have their “free speech rights unlawfully restricted on campus can seek redress”.

Source: The Guardian May 19, 2023 12:46 UTC