Bridget Phillipson paused implementation of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act due to concerns it could protect hate speech, exposing universities to legal costs.
Critics argued that the legislation could enable Holocaust deniers to sue universities, describing it as an 'antisemite charter' and expressing fears of potential speaker harm.
The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act aimed to impose a duty on universities to secure freedom of speech, but faced backlash for being potentially harmful.
Jacqui Smith highlighted concerns about the act being 'disproportionate, burdensome, and damaging' to student welfare, suggesting it could lead to costly legal actions.
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