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Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 23 February 2026

Debate

Free Speech Complaints Scheme

Contribution

We will not be leaving academics in legal limbo. Freedom of speech is undoubtedly a priority for this Government. It was a Labour Government who first enshrined freedom of expression in law through the Human Rights Act.

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