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The Compass

The Future of Free Speech

Freedom of speech in universities: Who draws the line?

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service East Asia

Available for over a year

Robin visits universities in Hong Kong, Oxford and Washington to establish how important free speech is to them and whether moves to block controversial speakers is compatible with what appears a fundamental freedom of expression in places where all ideas are encouraged and tested. Robin explores where the line is drawn regarding freedom of speech in universities, who draws it and what happens to those who cross it.

Presenter/reporter: Robin Lustig
Producer: Tom Alban and Neil McCarthy
Editor: Philip Sellars

(Photo: Hong Kong Polytechnic University campus, in Hong Kong, 2019. Credit: Getty Images) Show less

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