Leeds bans ‘unfairly disparaging’ social media posts

University policy criticised for potential chilling effect, just as institutions come under renewed pressure to promote free speech

Published on
April 24, 2024
Last updated
April 24, 2024
Tom Williams
The view from artist Raphaela Frangou's mobile phone as she takes a photograph of herself being reflected by mirrors to illustrate Leeds bans ‘unfairly disparaging’ social media posts
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Reader's comments (2)

#1 Submitted by ... on April 24, 2024 - 1:27pm
It can be a challenge to balance freedom of expression with legal parameters. Also, possibly expensive, e.g. https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/legal-academic-awarded-30000-over-toxic-row-with-ex-colleague/5119452.article
#2 Submitted by adsdjo@... on August 1, 2025 - 8:44am
'Introduced a policy...' How was it approved and what consultation was there?

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