Protests in Higher Education conjures images of students with placards marching for a cause they believe in or picket lines of staff protesting for better pay and conditions. These scenarios certainly occur; however, protests take many different forms and can prove difficult to manage. Freedom of Speech is integral to universities ensuring that Articles 10 and 11 of the European Convention of Human Rights1 is protected for individual right to freedom of expression and assembly.
These articles together safeguard the right to peaceful protest. Institutions encourage staff and students to express their views and contribute to debates both locally, nationally, and internationally. Institutions have obligations to maintain welcoming and respectful environments for everyone, students, staff, alumni, and visitors must be able to go about their business without obstruction or intimidation.
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