Campaigners say ‘common sense has prevailed’ after Cambridge academics’ free speech vote

Campaigners have hailed a ‘victory for free speech after academics at Cambridge University rejected demands that views remain ‘respectful’. Dons opted instead to support ‘tolerance’ of differing opinions instead of ‘respect’ – a term which made critics fearful that it could crush freedom of expression. The vote yesterday has resulted in widespread praise as campaigners claim … Read more