Academics won't be asked to act as 'police snoops'

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Fears that universities could ask their academics to police extremism on campus have been eased, but the Government's new Terrorism Bill has raised fresh concerns about academic freedom. New guidelines for universities about "dealing with hate crimes and intolerance" stress that staff will not be expected to monitor the political activities or beliefs of their students. Academics have urged the Government to rethink its Terrorism Bill, arguing that as it is currently worded chemists, social workers and librarians could be subject to prosecution.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), General services, Government regulation, Police Protection, Legal/Government Regulation, Terrorist Control, Security Mgmt-Kidnapping & Terrorism, Safety and security measures, Laws, regulations and rules, Influence, Terrorism, Antiterrorism measures

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Sector is slow to embrace diversity

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A Workplace Equality Index reports that the higher education sector is among the worst performing sectors for gay-friendly employment. Non-judgmentalism of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) staff and support to them are recommended in universities along with openness and appreciation of diversity. Universities have taken steps through adopting a policy barring discrimination based on sexual orientation of staff.

Labor force information, Public affairs, Social aspects, Gays, Reports, Employment, Work environment

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