Betrayal at the Alma Mater!

In the UK, universities face hefty fines for not upholding free speech. The University of Sussex faces a £585,000 penalty for "significant and serious" breaches related to Prof. Kathleen Stock's controversial gender identity views. This is the first major ruling by the Office for Students (OfS), with a potential for even larger fines looming for non-compliance. The OfS aims to uphold academic freedom, with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson emphasizing the importance of free speech and warning of strict penalties for future violations.