NWUPC is pleased to share that Bevan Brittan LLP, an appointed firm on Lot 1B of the NWUPC legal services framework, has launched its Higher Education Spring Webinar Series.
In this session titled Freedom of Speech and the right to Protest: Key Considerations for Higher Education, Bevan Brittan’s higher education specialists, Mark Robertson, Naomi Compton, Helen Taller, and Sarah Burton, will outline the legal framework governing freedom of speech, protests and human rights, and consider how institutions can approach decision making in a balanced and proportionate way. This session will focus on practical considerations where protests coincide with important events, such as exams, and how universities can support academic continuity whilst respecting the rights of students and others.
Key topics include:
- The legal framework for freedom of speech, protests and human rights in higher education
- Managing protests during exams and other academically sensitive periods
- Balancing competing rights and interests in a proportionate way
- Practical steps to support preparedness and decision making
Key topics include:
- Overview of the Bill and the new duties
- Implications for Higher Education providers
- Governance considerations and ensuring compliance
- The role of internal and independent investigations under the new framework
- Questions and discussion
