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On the 'free speech crisis' at universities

Author
The Bristol Cable
Published
Thu 22 Jul 2021
Episode Link
https://share.transistor.fm/s/335d539c

The government is introducing a new law claiming to defend freedom of

speech, amid an alleged crisis on British university campuses of 'cancel

culture' and de-platforming. But is it really the case that freedom of

expression is being unduly restricted in our society? Or is it an

exaggerated distraction from bigger issues? Harry Walker of Bristol

Uni's Free Speech Society has been at the centre of the debate. Neil

sits down with Harry to thrash it out.


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