1. For me, the law seems to be in about the right place on free speech issues.
This University has published a particularly good robust defence of free speech, but it ends by noting the rare instances where it can be legitimately limited, such as:
- where people may be drawn into terrorism;
- where the aim is inciting violence;
- where there is a risk to the safety of other humans.
Others may take a less centrist positions, wanting either purer or more restricted free speech, but I am comfortable with the law as it is as it balances out some important things, including the safety of staff and students. More...