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Dr Neil Thin, 60, a lecturer in social anthropology, is being investigated after being branded racist for criticising the University of Edinburgh's move to rename a tower honouring philosopher David Hume.
BBC News Published image captionAcademics, speakers and students could take court action Universities in England could face fines under new legislation if they fail to protect free speech on campus. Visiting speakers, academics or students could seek compensation if they suffer loss from a breach of a university's free speech obligations. The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech Bill) was one of the proposed pieces of legislation announced in the Queen's Speech on Tuesday. Universities said it was important not to create "unnecessary bureaucracy". Under the plans, new freedom of speech and ac...