Government to revise 'CU vetting' guidance
Published: February 5th, 2015
The government has responded to concerns over the impact of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill on 'freedom of expression' in universities by introducing a new clause into the Bill and promising to re-draft proposed guidance.
Academics and members of the House of Lords (such as former MI5 chief, Baroness Manningham-Buller, pictured) had raised concerns, as had many Christians who were particularly concerned by the implications for Christian Union groups.
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