University threatened with legal action after protest at academic's talk

Published: 12/22/2025
University threatened with legal action after protest at academic's talk
Leading academic Prof Alice Sullivan threatens legal action against the University of Bristol for failing to protect her freedom of speech during a disrupted talk on sex and gender data collection. Universities have a legal duty to uphold free speech while balancing the right to protest. The incident underscores the challenges of maintaining free speech on campuses amid differing views.