Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 6572

Universities: Freedom of Expression

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 10 October 2024
Named Day

Question

Claire Coutinho

ConservativeEast Surrey

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what is the average length of time taken for an employment tribunal for those seeking redress over a freedom of speech dispute.

Answer

Janet Daby
The department has not collected data on individual cases of employment tribunals related to freedom of speech. Cases such as these are rare and are rightfully seen as a last resort. The department has heard concerns from many in the sector, including min...

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