This consultation seeks views on how the Office for Students (OfS) should regulate new conditions relating to freedom of speech and academic freedom in English higher education. These conditions come into force on 1 April 2027. The conditions are required by law, so the consultation focuses on the supporting guidance and the OfS’s approach to assessing compliance.
View the full details of this consultation on our website
Who should respond?
We welcome the views from anyone with an interest in English higher education. This includes students, staff, academics and leaders at higher education providers, schools and further education colleges, employers, third sector organisations and policy bodies.
How to respond to the consultation
Please submit your response by Monday 23 November 2026 using this online form.
You can choose to 'save and continue' at any point, but to enable this feature you will need to provide your name and email address. You will be emailed a unique link which you can use to return to your survey at a later stage.
Enquiries
If you have any questions about this consultation, require the document in an alternative format or need assistance with the online consultation response form, contact regulation@officeforstudents.org.uk.
Please note that this email address should not be used to submit your response to the consultation