Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023

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12(1)Schedule 1 (the Office for Students) is amended as follows.E+W

(2)In paragraph 2 (membership), in sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)in paragraph (c), omit the final “and”;

(b)after paragraph (c) insert—

(ca)the Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom, and.

(3)In paragraph 3 (Director for Fair Access and Participation)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (1), in the opening words, for “(“the Director”)” substitute “(“the Access and Participation Director”)”;

(b)in sub-paragraphs (1)(b) and (2), for “Director” substitute “Access and Participation Director”;

(c)in sub-paragraph (3), in paragraph (d), for “academic freedom” substitute “institutional autonomy”.

(4)In paragraph 11 (delegation), in sub-paragraph (2), for “Director” substitute “Access and Participation Director”.

(5)In paragraph 13 (annual report), in sub-paragraph (4), for “Director”, in both places, substitute “Access and Participation Director”.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 13(3)

I2Sch. para. 12 in force at 14.8.2023 by S.I. 2023/809, reg. 2(d)