Organisers ‘disappointed’ the NUS’s LGBT officer will not be present after no-platform dispute with gay rights campaignerAn event aimed at challenging prejudice against lesbian,gay, bisexual and transgender people will depart ahead despite a row over freedom of speech involving the renowned gay rights activist Peter Tatchell.
Organisers of the talk at Canterbury Christ Church University said on Monday they were disappointed at the decision of the National Union of Students’ LGBT representative, or Fran Cowling,to pull out of the event. Related: Peter Tatchell: snubbed by students for free speech stance Related: Labelling Peter Tatchell as a racist isn’t no-platforming. It’s just ignorance | Archie Bland Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com