The idea of universities being a “safe space” was until recently an issue that was unique to the US. Now the UK has experienced an upswing in incidents in which so-called “safe space” policies have reportedly threatened the right to free speech in British universities. More...22 avril 2018
Why ‘safe spaces’ at universities are a threat to free speech
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