Submitted on Thursday 21st March 2019
Rejected on Sunday 14th April 2019
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Ban educational discrimination against lawful opinions some find objectionable.
"Cambridge University has rescinded its offer of a visiting fellowship to Jordan Peterson, the self-styled “professor against political correctness, after a backlash from faculty and students." (Guardian) Dr Pertersen was originally invited to speak then refused when students and staff objected.
This is already a matter of concern to the Government. Rankings of University rankings on freedom of speech may be found at: https://media.spiked-online.com/website/images/2019/02/21153835/FSUR-PACK-2018.pdf In the Petersen case the University claimed "[Cambridge] is an inclusive environment and we expect all our staff and visitors to uphold our principles. There is no place here for anyone who cannot." Petersen has never said anything illegal or unethical. This is a worrying trend nationally.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
It is the responsibility of universities to decide who to invite to speak and not the UK Government or Parliament.
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