Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023

Act of Parliament

This bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.

Originated in CommonsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 3 October 2024

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Long title

A Bill to make provision in relation to freedom of speech and academic freedom in higher education institutions and in students’ unions; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    12 May 2021 – 12 May 2021

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    12 July 2021 – 12 July 2021

  3. Ways and Means resolution· Commons

    12 July 2021 – 12 July 2021

  4. Committee stage· Commons

    7 September 2021 – 22 September 2021

  5. Carry-over motion· Commons

    25 April 2022 – 25 April 2022

  6. 1st reading· Commons

    11 May 2022 – 11 May 2022

  7. 2nd reading· Commons

    11 May 2022 – 11 May 2022

  8. Report stage· Commons

    13 June 2022 – 13 June 2022

  9. 3rd reading· Commons

    13 June 2022 – 13 June 2022

  10. 1st reading· Lords

    14 June 2022 – 14 June 2022

  11. 2nd reading· Lords

    28 June 2022 – 28 June 2022

  12. Committee stage· Lords

    31 October 2022 – 14 November 2022

  13. Report stage· Lords

    7 December 2022 – 7 December 2022

  14. 3rd reading· Lords

    13 December 2022 – 13 December 2022

  15. Programme motion· Commons

    7 February 2023 – 7 February 2023

  16. Consideration of Lords amendments· Commons

    7 February 2023 – 7 February 2023

  17. Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons· Lords

    21 March 2023 – 21 March 2023

  18. Consideration of Lords message· Commons

    2 May 2023 – 2 May 2023

  19. Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons· Lords

    10 May 2023 – 10 May 2023

  20. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    11 May 2023 – 11 May 2023

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 2862.